How far is West Glendive, MT from Belgrade, MT?

The driving distance from West Glendive, MT to Belgrade, MT is about 369.3 miles (594.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 319.5 miles (514.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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
369.34 mi
05h 27m
Flight
319.49 mi
514.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
319.49 mi
Kilometers
514.17 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.34 mi
Kilometers
594.39 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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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 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belgrade
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM MDT
Return by in West Glendive
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Glendive
2026-04-22T19:19
Arrive Belgrade
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 PM MDT

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

Leave by
6:04 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Glendive
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
Hardin
MT

City in Big Horn County, Montana, United States of America

From West Glendive
184.7 mi
02h 43m
To Belgrade
184.6 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SSE
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 West Glendive and Belgrade.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Glendive and Belgrade.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    212.3 mi · 3 hr 31 min

  2. 2

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    34.3 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

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

    1410 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Jackrabbit Lane

    1417 ft · 28 sec · Jackrabbit Lane

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

    1116 ft · 23 sec · West Madison Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto South Broadway

    1482 ft · 55 sec · South Broadway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    25 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Glendive 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
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

Longest stretch

Start on the route

212 mi · 03h 31m

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
05h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
319.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hardin
02h 43m from West Glendive
Leave By
6:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Glendive 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 West Glendive to Belgrade?

The road trip is about 369.3 miles (594.4 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?

Hardin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.7 miles from West Glendive and 184.6 miles from Belgrade.

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

The direct path is about 319.5 miles (514.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 6:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.73 one way or $101.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Glendive and Light Rain Likely near Belgrade.

Stop Ideas Near Hardin

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

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

BUS

Billings, MT

69 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Glendive and Belgrade. Straight-line distance: 319.49 mi (514.17 km).

West Glendive

#1 West Glendive

Census designated place

Population1,948
Coordinates47.1108500, -104.7496800
Altitude646
CountryUnited States
Belgrade

#2 Belgrade

City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA

Population10,390
Coordinates45.7760400, -111.1769000
Altitude1359
CountryUnited States
Start: I 94 West (-104.749569, 47.110694)
End: East Main Street (-111.176867, 45.776072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.03 gal
49.33 L · about $50.73
Round trip
$101.45
26.06 gal · 98.66 L
Estimated CO2
115.8 kg one way
Round trip: 231.6 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $50.73 $101.45
Mid-grade $4.23 $55.13 $110.26
Premium $4.55 $59.27 $118.55
Diesel $5.41 $70.52 $141.04

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 West Glendive and Belgrade. The current time is 19:19:43.

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.