How far is Plentywood, MT from Belgrade, MT?

The driving distance from Plentywood, MT to Belgrade, MT is about 507.9 miles (817.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 372.7 miles (599.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 48m 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
507.93 mi
08h 24m
Flight
372.72 mi
599.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
372.72 mi
Kilometers
599.83 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
507.93 mi
Kilometers
817.43 km
Drive Time
08h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belgrade
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM MDT
Return by in Plentywood
Thu, Apr 23, 10:47 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plentywood
2026-04-22T17:58
Arrive Belgrade
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:24 PM to 3:54 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
7:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plentywood
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
Forsyth
MT

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Plentywood
253 mi
04h 12m
To Belgrade
254.9 mi
04h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph ESE
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 Plentywood and Belgrade.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    64 m · 14 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 1st Avenue

    1.3 km · 56 sec · West 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

    46.1 mi · 52 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Avenue East

    727 ft · 11 sec · 1st Avenue East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 6th Street East

    113 m · 18 sec · 6th Street East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1729 ft · 28 sec · Broadway Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 1st Street East

    35.6 mi · 40 min · 1st Street East

  8. 8

    Continue on West Holly Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Holly Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    48.9 mi · 56 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    212.8 mi · 3 hr 31 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    34.3 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

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

    1410 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Jackrabbit Lane

    1417 ft · 28 sec · Jackrabbit Lane

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

    1116 ft · 23 sec · West Madison Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto South Broadway

    1482 ft · 55 sec · South Broadway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    25 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plentywood 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Central Avenue
421 mi · 83%
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
46.1 mi · 9%
1st Street East
35.6 mi · 7%
West Holly Street
1.38 mi
West 1st Avenue
0.8 mi
Broadway Avenue
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

North Central Avenue

Merge slight left

213 mi · 03h 31m

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
08h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+135.2 mi
372.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
04h 12m from Plentywood
Leave By
7:12 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Plentywood 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 Plentywood to Belgrade?

The road trip is about 507.9 miles (817.4 km) and usually takes 08h 24m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 253 miles from Plentywood and 254.9 miles from Belgrade.

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

The direct path is about 372.7 miles (599.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 135.2 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 $69.76 one way or $139.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plentywood and Light Rain Likely near Belgrade.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

BUS

Miles City, MT

66 mi away
1019 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plentywood and Belgrade. Straight-line distance: 372.72 mi (599.83 km).

Plentywood

#1 Plentywood

City in Sheridan County, Montana, United States

Population1,712
Coordinates48.7747500, -104.5624600
Altitude624
CountryUnited States
Belgrade

#2 Belgrade

City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA

Population10,390
Coordinates45.7760400, -111.1769000
Altitude1359
CountryUnited States
Start: South Washington Street (-104.562089, 48.774652)
End: East Main Street (-111.176867, 45.776072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 817 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.92 gal
67.85 L · about $69.76
Round trip
$139.53
35.84 gal · 135.7 L
Estimated CO2
159.3 kg one way
Round trip: 318.5 kg / 702 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $69.76 $139.53
Mid-grade $4.23 $75.82 $151.64
Premium $4.55 $81.52 $163.04
Diesel $5.41 $96.98 $193.97

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 Plentywood and Belgrade. The current time is 17:58:56.

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.