How far is Libby, MT from Belgrade, MT?

The driving distance from Libby, MT to Belgrade, MT is about 372 miles (598.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
371.95 mi
06h 34m
Flight
273.83 mi
440.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.83 mi
Kilometers
440.68 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
371.95 mi
Kilometers
598.6 km
Drive Time
06h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belgrade
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM MDT
Return by in Libby
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Libby
2026-04-22T17:49
Arrive Belgrade
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:34 PM to 2:04 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Libby
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Seeley Lake
MT

Census designated place in Montana, USA

From Libby
193.7 mi
03h 17m
To Belgrade
178.3 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph WSW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Libby and Belgrade.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Libby and Belgrade.

  1. 1

    Start on West 9th Street

    2100 ft · 1 min · West 9th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Minnesota Avenue

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Minnesota Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Idaho Street

    31 m · 2 sec · West Idaho Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Idaho Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Idaho Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward US 93 ALT

    1807 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kalispell Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Kalispell Bypass

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kalispell Bypass

    49 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass

    1.6 km · 1 min · Kalispell Bypass

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kalispell Bypass

    47 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass

    1303 ft · 29 sec · Kalispell Bypass

  11. 11

    Turn right onto US 93 South

    1967 ft · 32 sec · US 93 South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Snowline Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Snowline Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Demersville Road

    1311 ft · 59 sec · Demersville Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rocky Cliff Drive

    89 m · 20 sec · Rocky Cliff Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US 93 South

    3.6 mi · 4 min · US 93 South

  16. 16

    Turn left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1821 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 141

    32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2539 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    802 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    45 mi · 42 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, West Yellowstone

    1374 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Amsterdam Road

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Amsterdam Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Jackrabbit Lane

    2627 ft · 51 sec · Jackrabbit Lane

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

    1116 ft · 23 sec · West Madison Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto South Broadway

    1482 ft · 55 sec · South Broadway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    25 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Libby and Belgrade.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 141
154 mi · 41%
Minnesota Avenue
85.3 mi · 23%
US 93 South
3.95 mi · 1%
Kalispell Bypass
3.68 mi · 1%
West Idaho Street
1.55 mi
Snowline Lane
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

91.1 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.2 mi
273.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seeley Lake
03h 17m from Libby
Leave By
10:52 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Libby and Light Rain Likely near Belgrade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Libby to Belgrade?

The road trip is about 372 miles (598.6 km) and usually takes 06h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Seeley Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.7 miles from Libby and 178.3 miles from Belgrade.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.08 one way or $102.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Libby and Light Rain Likely near Belgrade.

Stop Ideas Near Seeley Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Seeley Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seeley Lake.

BUS

Missoula, MT

53 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Libby and Belgrade. Straight-line distance: 273.83 mi (440.68 km).

Libby

#1 Libby

City in Montana, United States

Population2,845
Coordinates48.3882900, -115.5560000
Altitude639
CountryUnited States
Belgrade

#2 Belgrade

City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA

Population10,390
Coordinates45.7760400, -111.1769000
Altitude1359
CountryUnited States
Start: West 9th Street (-115.555975, 48.388323)
End: East Main Street (-111.176867, 45.776072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 599 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.12 gal
49.68 L · about $51.08
Round trip
$102.15
26.24 gal · 99.36 L
Estimated CO2
116.6 kg one way
Round trip: 233.2 kg / 514 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $51.08 $102.15
Mid-grade $4.23 $55.51 $111.02
Premium $4.55 $59.68 $119.37
Diesel $5.41 $71.01 $142.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Libby and Belgrade. The current time is 17:49:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.