How far is Lincoln, MT from Belgrade, MT?
The driving distance from Lincoln, MT to Belgrade, MT is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Belgrade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Belgrade.
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Start on Stemple Pass Road
19 m · 5 sec · Stemple Pass Road
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Turn right
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Montana Highway 279
8.4 mi · 10 min · Montana Highway 279
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Continue on Lincoln Road West
28.1 mi · 31 min · Lincoln Road West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Road West
36 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Road West
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Road West
34 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Road West
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Road West
2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Road West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Road East
34 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Road East
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Road East
2016 ft · 40 sec · Lincoln Road East
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 South: Helena
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
7.4 mi · 7 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 287 South: Townsend, Capitol Area
1280 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1678 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
30.2 mi · 34 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
22.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit left toward I 90 East: Billings
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, West Yellowstone
1374 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Amsterdam Road
1.3 km · 58 sec · Amsterdam Road
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Turn left onto Jackrabbit Lane
2627 ft · 51 sec · Jackrabbit Lane
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Turn right onto West Madison Avenue
1116 ft · 23 sec · West Madison Avenue
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Turn slight left onto South Broadway
1482 ft · 55 sec · South Broadway
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Turn right onto East Main Street
25 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Belgrade.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Prospect Avenue
Continue straight
30.2 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Clear leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Belgrade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Belgrade?
The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Helena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Lincoln and 74.6 miles from Belgrade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.37 one way or $46.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lincoln and Sunny near Belgrade.
Stop Ideas Near East Helena
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Helena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Belgrade. Straight-line distance: 108.54 mi (174.68 km).
#1 Lincoln
Situated at an elevation of 4541 feet in Lewis and Clark County, this forested community lies within western Montana's Blackfoot River Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.9549400, -112.6817100 |
| Altitude | 1384 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belgrade
City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA
| Population | 10,390 |
| Coordinates | 45.7760400, -111.1769000 |
| Altitude | 1359 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-111.176867, 45.776072)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.49 | $23.37 | $46.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $25.09 | $50.18 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $27.00 | $54.01 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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