How far is Sidney, MT from Belgrade, MT?

The driving distance from Sidney, MT to Belgrade, MT is about 421.5 miles (678.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 358.2 miles (576.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
421.49 mi
06h 13m
Flight
358.25 mi
576.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
358.25 mi
Kilometers
576.54 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
421.49 mi
Kilometers
678.33 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belgrade
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM MDT
Return by in Sidney
Thu, Apr 23, 11:14 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sidney
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Belgrade
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 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
11:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sidney
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
Hysham
MT

Town in Montana, United States

From Sidney
210.8 mi
03h 06m
To Belgrade
210.7 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SE
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 Sidney and Belgrade.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Central Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    48.9 mi · 56 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    212.8 mi · 3 hr 31 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    34.3 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

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

    1410 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jackrabbit Lane

    1417 ft · 28 sec · Jackrabbit Lane

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

    1116 ft · 23 sec · West Madison Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto South Broadway

    1482 ft · 55 sec · South Broadway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    25 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sidney 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Central Avenue
421 mi · 100%
South Broadway
0.28 mi
Jackrabbit Lane
0.27 mi
MT 291
0.27 mi
West Madison Avenue
0.21 mi
East Main Street
0.02 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
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.3 mi
358.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hysham
03h 06m from Sidney
Leave By
11:32 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sidney 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 Sidney to Belgrade?

The road trip is about 421.5 miles (678.3 km) and usually takes 06h 13m 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?

Hysham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.8 miles from Sidney and 210.7 miles from Belgrade.

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

The direct path is about 358.2 miles (576.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 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 $57.89 one way or $115.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hysham

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

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

BUS

Miles City, MT

107 mi away
1019 Main Street
BUS

Billings, MT

113 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Belgrade. Straight-line distance: 358.25 mi (576.54 km).

Sidney

#1 Sidney

City in Montana, United States

Population6,297
Coordinates47.7166800, -104.1563300
Altitude594
CountryUnited States
Belgrade

#2 Belgrade

City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA

Population10,390
Coordinates45.7760400, -111.1769000
Altitude1359
CountryUnited States
Start: North Central Avenue (-104.156325, 47.716678)
End: East Main Street (-111.176867, 45.776072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 678 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.87 gal
56.3 L · about $57.89
Round trip
$115.78
29.74 gal · 112.6 L
Estimated CO2
132.1 kg one way
Round trip: 264.3 kg / 583 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $57.89 $115.78
Mid-grade $4.23 $62.91 $125.83
Premium $4.55 $67.64 $135.29
Diesel $5.41 $80.48 $160.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sidney and Belgrade. The current time is 22:46:43.

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.