Origin
Belgrade, MT
Evening in Belgrade on Saturday
Local time
5:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belgrade, MT to Butte, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
75.9 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belgrade, MT
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Butte, MT
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Trip Overview
Belgrade, MT to Butte, MT is 75.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via I 90, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day journey connecting two points within Montana's Mountain West region. You'll primarily be on the interstate, making it a quick and efficient trip. Given the short duration, it's an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a simple point-to-point drive. Consider this route for its directness and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 73.6 mi | 1h 12m |
| South Montana Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jackrabbit Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Madison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 73.6 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belgrade, MT and Butte, MT.
1
Start on MT 205
83 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Broadway
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Broadway
3
Continue on West Madison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Madison Avenue
4
Turn left onto MT 291
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Jackrabbit Lane
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
6
Merge onto I 90
74 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Montana Street
8
Turn right onto South Montana Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Montana Street
9
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 2nd Street
10
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Turn left onto West Iron Street
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Iron Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Iron Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Belgrade, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 75.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MT 291 / Jackrabbit Lane
Turn left onto MT 291 / Jackrabbit Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
75.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
75.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
West Iron Street
Turn left onto West Iron Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.03 one way
$24.05 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.54 | $27.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.63 | $4.86 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Butte, MT
Evening in Butte on Saturday
Local time
5:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Whitehall, MT
38 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 97% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 90. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 73.6 miles on I 90, which means consistent speeds and minimal traffic disruptions. The main roads involved, including South Montana Street and South Broadway in Butte, indicate a transition to more urban driving as you approach your destination. Expect a steady, predictable drive with few deviations from the interstate.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.6 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and South Montana Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MT 291 / Jackrabbit Lane.
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 1h 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MT 291 / Jackrabbit Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 75.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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 73.6 miles on I 90. 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: at 0.5 miles (MT 291 / Jackrabbit Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Butte, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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