How far is Lolo, MT from Belgrade, MT?

The driving distance from Lolo, MT to Belgrade, MT is about 205.7 miles (331 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.65 mi
03h 16m
Flight
154.42 mi
248.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.42 mi
Kilometers
248.52 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.65 mi
Kilometers
330.96 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belgrade
Fri, Apr 17, 12:54 PM MDT
Return by in Lolo
Fri, Apr 17, 4:10 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lolo
2026-04-17T09:37
Arrive Belgrade
Fri, Apr 17, 12:54 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lolo
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Deer Lodge
MT

City in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States

From Lolo
101.8 mi
01h 38m
To Belgrade
103.8 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
43°F
Friday

Light Snow Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lewis and Clark Drive

    81 m · 19 sec · Lewis and Clark Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Brooks Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Higgins Avenue

    109 m · 16 sec · South Higgins Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 6th Street East

    2051 ft · 36 sec · South 6th Street East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Arthur Avenue

    906 ft · 14 sec · Arthur Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Madison Street

    1226 ft · 16 sec · Madison Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1249 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    133 m · 6 sec · Van Buren Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

    115.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

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

    1374 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Amsterdam Road

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Amsterdam Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jackrabbit Lane

    2627 ft · 51 sec · Jackrabbit Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

    1116 ft · 23 sec · West Madison Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto South Broadway

    1482 ft · 55 sec · South Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    25 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
190 mi · 93%
Brooks Street
3.29 mi · 2%
Amsterdam Road
0.82 mi
Jackrabbit Lane
0.5 mi
Madison Street
0.47 mi
South 6th Street East
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

115 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
154.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Lodge
01h 38m from Lolo
Leave By
10:28 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Lolo and Light Snow Likely near Belgrade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Deer Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Lolo and 103.8 miles from Belgrade.

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

The direct path is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.26 one way or $56.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Lolo and Light Snow Likely near Belgrade.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Lodge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Deer Lodge, 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 Deer Lodge.

BUS

Butte, MT

47 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Missoula, MT

112 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lolo and Belgrade. Straight-line distance: 154.42 mi (248.52 km).

Lolo

#1 Lolo

Census-designated place (CDP) in Missoula County, Montana, United States

Population3,892
Coordinates46.7588100, -114.0809400
Altitude975
CountryUnited States
Belgrade

#2 Belgrade

City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA

Population10,390
Coordinates45.7760400, -111.1769000
Altitude1359
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewis and Clark Drive (-114.080934, 46.758341)
End: East Main Street (-111.176867, 45.776072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.47 L · about $28.26
Round trip
$56.53
14.52 gal · 54.94 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $28.26 $56.53
Mid-grade $4.23 $30.72 $61.43
Premium $4.55 $33.03 $66.05
Diesel $5.41 $39.29 $78.58

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lolo and Belgrade. The current time is 09:37:51.

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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.