Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belfry, MT
Richard REVEL
Bridger, MT
Lucas Carlini
Belfry, MT to Bridger, MT is 12.3 miles and takes about 16 minutes via MT 72 and US 310, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct route stays within Montana's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward connection between two local communities. Expect a primarily highway experience for most of the drive, making it a quick and efficient transit. It's ideal for a simple point-to-point trip with minimal fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MT 72 | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| US 310 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Broadway Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Wisconsin Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Vaill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Broadway Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Belfry, MT and Bridger, MT.
Start on Vaill Avenue
Turn right onto Wisconsin Street
Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
Turn right onto MT 72
Turn left onto US 310
Turn right onto East Broadway Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Wisconsin Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MT 72
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 310
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| premium | $4.99 | $2.42 | $4.83 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Belfry on Wednesday
Local time
12:58 PM
MDT
Current temp
27°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Bridger on Wednesday
Local time
12:58 PM
MDT
Current temp
26°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is 97% highway, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for nearly the entire 12.3 miles. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 10.4 miles on MT 72. You'll transition to surface roads, specifically Broadway Avenue, for the final portion into Bridger. Given the highway dominance, anticipate smooth, uninterrupted cruising.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MT 72 and US 310. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wisconsin Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Wisconsin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MT 72): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
5 ft
Total Descent
165 ft
Highest Point
3,861 ft
Elevation Range
160 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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