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Trip from Belfry, MT to Bridger, MT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 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

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Belfry, MT, MT

Belfry, MT

Richard REVEL

Downtown Bridger, MT, MT

Bridger, MT

Lucas Carlini

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: MT 72 — 10.4 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belfry, MT and Bridger, MT.

1

Start on Vaill Avenue

97 ft · 5 sec · Vaill Avenue
2

Turn right onto Wisconsin Street

334 ft · 20 sec · Wisconsin Street
3

Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
4

Turn right onto MT 72

10 mi · 11 min · MT 72
5

Turn left onto US 310

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 310
6

Turn right onto East Broadway Avenue

86 ft · 3 sec · East Broadway Avenue
7

Arrive at destination

East Broadway Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

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.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Wisconsin Street

Turn right onto Wisconsin Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Broadway Avenue

Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | MT 72

Turn right onto MT 72

Navigation decision point

3
10.7 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 310

Turn left onto US 310

Navigation decision point

4
12.3 mi into trip | ~16m in | East Broadway Avenue

Turn right onto East Broadway Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.23 one way

$4.46 round trip

$4.61/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.82 $2.34 $4.67
premium $5.13 $2.48 $4.97
diesel $6.28 $3.04 $6.08

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, 2026-10-19.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 23, 2026

Origin

Belfry, MT

Afternoon in Belfry on Friday

Local time

4:53 PM

MDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSW 8 mph 1% chance Live forecast

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued October 23 at 12:32AM MDT until October 23 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued October 23 at 12:32AM MDT until October 23 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Destination

Bridger, MT

Afternoon in Bridger on Friday

Local time

4:53 PM

MDT

Current temp

48°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSW 13 mph 1% chance Live forecast

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued October 23 at 12:32AM MDT until October 23 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued October 23 at 12:32AM MDT until October 23 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

16m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on MT 72.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

Driving Effort 3/10

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

3,861 ft 3,701 ft

Total Climb

5 ft

Total Descent

165 ft

Highest Point

3,861 ft

Elevation Range

160 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Belfry, MT

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on MT 72. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through MT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bridger, MT before heading back.

How this page is built

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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