Sidney, MT Road Trips
Sitting in the Mountain West, Sidney, MT is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 475 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Sidney, MT head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
682.9 mi
Polson, MT
Quickest Drive
4h 32m
Lockwood, MT
Plan Around Sidney, MT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Sidney, MT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Sidney, MT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Sidney, MT
Driving from Sidney, MT
On average, trips departing from Sidney, MT run 475 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h 23m. 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 683 miles (11h 38m), while the shortest is just 265 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Sidney, MT are Polson, MT (682.9 mi, 11h 38m), Hamilton, MT (600.2 mi, 11h 3m), Evergreen, MT (557.4 mi, 10h 43m), Belgrade, MT (422.4 mi, 7h 10m), and Bozeman, MT (412 mi, 7h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 475-mile drive from Sidney, MT, expect to burn about 18.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Sidney, MT and 2 routes heading into Sidney, MT, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 265 to 683 miles.
The longest mapped route from Sidney, MT covers 683 miles and takes approximately 11h 38m. Shorter options start at just 265 miles.
The average route from Sidney, MT runs about 475 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h 23m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Sidney, MT include Polson, MT, Hamilton, MT, Evergreen, MT and Belgrade, MT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Sidney, MT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,235
Median Income
$62,992
Median Home Value
$249,100
Median Age
38.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Sidney, MT at a Glance
Founded
1911
Elevation
1,949 ft
Area
3 mi²
Notable People from Sidney, MT
A sampling of people born in Sidney, MT.
Chuck Stevenson
1919–1995
racecar driver
Leila Ben Youssef
1981
Tunisian pole vaulter
City data from Wikidata (Q959533), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Sidney, MT
Sidney is a town in Montana. In 2020, 6,300 people lived there.
The area is near large oil reserves and has experienced several boom and bust cycles. These bring in an influx of people to the town, some staying for a short period of time. The town has surges in oil exploration activity. The entire region has had substantial increase in population. This has brought a tremendous increase in the economy, the population and crime. Sidney is home to a sugar beet refinery. In the fall the refining creates a lingering odor over the entire town. It's not exactly unpleasant, just odd smelling.
1 Ft. Union Trading Post/Ft. Buford, 15550 Highway 1804, Williston, ND (22 miles north of Sidney), ☏ +1 701 572-9083, [email protected]. Summer: 8AM-6:30PM; Winter: 9AM-5:30PM. historic fort located near the meeting of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers, best known as the place Sitting Bull surrendered. Museum, standing buildings, picnic area. $5 adult, $2.50 child. (updated Jul 2023) 2 MonDak Heritage Center & Art Gallery, 120 3rd Avenue SE, ☏ +1 406 433-3500, [email protected]. Tu-F 10AM-4PM, Sa 1-4PM. Amazingly large "town" in basement. Recreated bank, blacksmith, barber, houses, and several more. All thoroughly staged with actual implements. Free. (updated Feb 2023)
1 Hunter Dehner Memorial Skatepark, 2nd Ave SE. Open during daylight. Several back and forth with quarter pipes and banks, mini-ramp. Free. (updated Aug 2023) 2 Richland Park Disc Golf, County Rd 128. Open during daylight. Flat 9 hole course near river. Good for beginners. Picnic area and playground. Free. (updated Aug 2023)
1 Meadowlark Brewing, 117 South Central Ave, ☏ +1 406 433-2337. 11AM-9PM, closed Su, M. Local craft brewery with upscale menu. Stop and enjoy a beer even if you aren't eating. (updated Jul 2023) 2 South 40, 207 2nd Avenue NW, ☏ +1 406 433-4999. M-Sa 10:30AM-9PM, Su 10AM-9:30PM. Nice salad bar, plus chops. (updated Feb 2023)
1 Cheerio Lounge, 101 East Main St, ☏ +1 406 433-9984. 2 Winner's Pub, 804 South Central Ave, ☏ +1 406 433-4636. Daily 8AM-2AM. (updated Feb 2023)
Many workers stay in hotels and campgrounds. Reservations are critical. 1 Lone Tree Motor Inn, 900 South Central Ave, ☏ +1 406 433-4520. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Feb 2023)
1 Sidney-Richland Municipal Airport (SDY), 540 Airport Rd, ☏ +1 406 433-2415. With service to Billings Sidney is at the intersection of Highways 200 and 16. It can also be accessed by Hwy 23.
There is a standard downtown area with businesses in a walkable area. Several businesses, restaurants, and most hotels, are outside this area. Richland Car and Truck Rental, 540 Airport Rd, ☏ +1 406-478-4930.
Travel tips adapted from Sidney (Montana) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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