How far is Red Lodge, MT from Belgrade, MT?
The driving distance from Red Lodge, MT to Belgrade, MT is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
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.
City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Snow Showers Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Lodge and Belgrade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Lodge and Belgrade.
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Start on South Broadway Avenue
1 km · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 3rd Street
61 m · 7 sec · 3rd Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Street
2550 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 78
31.6 mi · 38 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on South Woodard Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Woodard Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 78
13.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on Pratten Street
675 ft · 25 sec · Pratten Street
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Turn right onto East Pike Avenue
1140 ft · 44 sec · East Pike Avenue
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 9th Street
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Take the ramp left
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
109.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, Amsterdam
1410 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Jackrabbit Lane
1417 ft · 28 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 · 53 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 Red Lodge and Belgrade.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North 9th Street
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Snow Showers Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow leaving Red Lodge and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Belgrade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Lodge to Belgrade?
The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Big Timber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Red Lodge and 76.2 miles from Belgrade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102 miles (164.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 1:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.37 one way or $42.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow around Red Lodge and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Belgrade.
Stop Ideas Near Big Timber
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 Big Timber.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Lodge and Belgrade. Straight-line distance: 102 mi (164.16 km).
#1 Red Lodge
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,359 |
| Coordinates | 45.1857800, -109.2468200 |
| Altitude | 1697 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $3.89 | $21.37 | $42.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $24.97 | $49.95 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $29.71 | $59.42 |
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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