How far is Thompson Falls, MT from Belgrade, MT?
The driving distance from Thompson Falls, MT to Belgrade, MT is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Granite County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thompson Falls and Belgrade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thompson Falls and Belgrade.
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Start on Woodland Street
143 m · 22 sec · Woodland Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Preston Avenue
130 m · 19 sec · East Preston Avenue
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Turn left
637 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
25.6 mi · 38 min · Main Street
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Continue on Montana Highway 200
31.5 mi · 47 min · Montana Highway 200
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Continue on A Street
7.5 mi · 11 min · A Street
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Turn right
27.3 mi · 32 min
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Continue on West Broadway Street
925 ft · 24 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
733 ft · 18 sec · West Broadway Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Missoula
124.6 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight right
75.3 mi · 1 hr 15 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 · 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 Thompson Falls and Belgrade.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Missoula
125 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thompson Falls 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 Thompson Falls to Belgrade?
The road trip is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Drummond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Thompson Falls and 149.1 miles from Belgrade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.3 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 7:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.68 one way or $81.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms around Thompson Falls and Light Rain Likely near Belgrade.
Stop Ideas Near Drummond
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 Drummond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thompson Falls and Belgrade. Straight-line distance: 233.83 mi (376.31 km).
#1 Thompson Falls
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 1,432 |
| Coordinates | 47.5948900, -115.3383400 |
| Altitude | 779 |
| 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: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $40.68 | $81.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.21 | $88.43 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.54 | $95.07 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $56.56 | $113.11 |
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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