Glendive, MT Road Trips
Sitting in the Mountain West, Glendive, MT is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 456 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Glendive, MT head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
575 mi
Kalispell, MT
Quickest Drive
5h 39m
Livingston, MT
Plan Around Glendive, MT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Glendive, MT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Glendive, MT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Glendive, MT
Driving from Glendive, MT
Expect an average of 456 miles and about 8h 16m behind the wheel when leaving Glendive, MT. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 575 miles (10h 53m), while the shortest is just 336 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Glendive, MT include Kalispell, MT (575 mi, 10h 53m) and Livingston, MT (336.3 mi, 5h 39m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 456-mile drive from Glendive, MT, expect to burn about 18 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Glendive, MT and 4 routes heading into Glendive, MT, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 336 to 575 miles.
The longest mapped route from Glendive, MT covers 575 miles and takes approximately 10h 53m. Shorter options start at just 336 miles.
The average route from Glendive, MT runs about 456 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Glendive, MT include Kalispell, MT and Livingston, MT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Glendive, MT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,831
Median Income
$71,063
Median Home Value
$176,900
Median Age
44.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Glendive, MT at a Glance
Founded
1880
Elevation
2,064 ft
Area
3 mi²
Notable People from Glendive, MT
A sampling of people born in Glendive, MT.
Adam Morrison
1984
American basketball player
Kamran Ince
1960
American composer
Mike Person
1988
American football player (born 1988)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Glendive, MT.
Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum
creationist museum in Glendive, Montana, U.S
Bell Street Bridge
road bridge in Glendive, United States of America
Merrill Avenue Historic District
historic district
City data from Wikidata (Q967324), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Glendive, MT
Glendive, is a small town in eastern Montana, with a population 4,900 in 2019, which formed around the Yellowstone River. A part of the Lewis and Clark Trail and the Montana Dinosaur Trail, it is the smallest market in the US to have its own television station.
Frontier Gateway Museum, 201 State St (off I-94, Exit 215), ☏ +1 406 377-8168. Jun-Aug: M-Sa 9AM-noon and 1-5PM, Su 1-5PM; May and Sep: 1-5PM daily. 7 buildings on an acre of land. Fossils, Native American artifacts, homesteader, railroad history. Free. Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum, 139 State St (take exit 215 from I-94), ☏ +1 406 377-3228. Memorial Day - Labor Day: M-Sa 10AM to 5PM; days vary in fall and winter. Largest dinosaur and fossil museum in the United States to present its fossils in the context of a belief in the Biblical creation story. $8 adults, $7 children/seniors.
1 Makoshika State Park, 1301 Snyder Ave, ☏ +1 406 377-6256, [email protected]. Park open daily 7AM to 10PM. Visitor Center: May-Sep: daily 9AM to 5PM; Oct-Apr: W-Su 10AM to 4PM. Rugged badlands covering over 11,400 acres, campground and visitor center, part of the Montana Dinosaur Trail. The disc golf course is a unique way to see the scenery. Free scorecards at the visitor center. $8 per vehicle. Campsites $4-34 per night. Baisch's Dinosaur Digs, ☏ +1 406 365-4133, [email protected]. Reservations only, Apr-Oct. Paleontological day trips. Take home the fossils, petrified wood, and rocks you excavate. Be prepared for serious physical activity - rough badlands, several miles from shelter and paved roads. Weather can be extreme. $120 per person; half day $80; children 12 and under free. 2 Black Bridge Recreation Area (from Glendive, take West Bell Street toward the river, the entrance is adjacent to the historic Bell Street Bridge). A more than 70-acre area offers fishing, hiking, camping and wildlife viewing. Boat ramp to Yellowstone River. Buzzard Day, Makoshika Park, 1301 Snyder Ave, ☏ +1 406 377-6256, [email protected]. Yearly in early June. Celebrate the return of the turkey vulture! Events all day. Disc golf tournament, archery and atlatl stations, performances by Native American dancers and drummers, guided hike. Many activities free. Cottonwood Country Club, 508 Country Club Dr, ☏ +1 406 377-8797. Well maintained 9 holes, built in 1962. call for current rates.
Beer Jug, 313 N Merrill, ☏ +1 406 377-9986, [email protected]. M-Sa 7AM-midnight. Home town bar and restaurant known for their nachos. Patio seating available. The Gust Hauf, 300 W Bell St, ☏ +1 406 365-4451, [email protected]. Family friendly restaurant and sports bar with brick oven pizzas, burgers, and beers. Free WiFi with purchase. Penny's Diner, 2006 N Merrill Ave, ☏ +1 406 377-2050, [email protected]. 24 hours every day. Classic 1950s style diner, hamburgers, meatloaf, and malts. All made from scratch.
Crazy Woman Espresso, 217 W. Towne, ☏ +1 406 377-7614. Coffee and smoothies. Cross Country Brewing, 320 E Allard, ☏ +1 406 377-BREW (2739). Th-Su 4-8PM. Brewery and tap house, flagship beers and rotating taps. Wagon Wheel Bar, 1615 W Towne St, ☏ +1 406 377-5406, [email protected]. daily 10AM-2AM. Live music, pool tables, and special events.
Astoria, 201 California St (take Exit 215 off I-94), ☏ +1 406 377-6000, [email protected]. Breakfast, indoor pool. El Centro Motel, 112 S Kendrick Ave, ☏ +1 406 377-5211. All rooms on ground level, fridge/microwave. Yellowstone River Inn, 1903 N Merrill, ☏ +1 406 377-4433, [email protected]. Restaurant and lounge, fridge/microwave, dog-friendly.
Interstate 94 passes through Glendive. Billings is 222 miles west, and the North Dakota border is 35 miles east. State Highway 16 continues north to Sidney and U.S. Route 2. 1 Glendive Airport (GDV IATA), 207 W Bell (leave Glendive on Hwy 200 toward Circle; turn right the first turn after going under the interstate; stay on the main road for approximately 4 miles), ☏ +1 406 687-3372. Cape Air flights within Montana or private planes.
There are no taxi or bus services in Glendive.
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