Trip from Belgrade, MT to Lewistown, MT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

172.3 mi

277 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 44m ★

6 AM

2h 55m

8 AM

3h 18m

10 AM

3h 3m

12 PM

3h 1m

3 PM

3h 4m

5 PM

3h 17m

8 PM

2h 49m

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

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Belgrade, MT

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city in and county seat of Fergus County, Montana, United States

Lewistown, MT

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Trip Overview

This 172.3-mile drive from Belgrade, Montana, to Lewistown, Montana, will take you about 2 hours and 55 minutes. It's a straightforward, one-day trip, perfect for a quick journey between two points in the Mountain West region. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $27 for this route. The drive is characterized by its frequent turns and local road segments, making it a more engaging experience than a simple interstate cruise. With only one recommended stop, it's easy to manage your time and reach your destination efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

86.2 miles from Belgrade, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Frontage Road	—	—
Airway Boulevard	—	—
the route	—	—
US 191	—	—
East 1st Avenue	—	—
2nd Street Northwest	—	—
3rd Street Northeast	—	—
Highway 87	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Frontage Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belgrade, MT and Lewistown, MT.

Start on East Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Continue on Frontage Road

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Frontage Road

Turn right onto Airway Boulevard

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Airway Boulevard

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airway Boulevard

151 ft · 3 sec · Airway Boulevard

Exit the roundabout onto Airway Boulevard

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Airway Boulevard

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

0.2 mi · 16 sec · the route

Exit the roundabout

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Merge slight left

67 mi · 1 hr 6 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 191, I 90 Business: Big Timber, Harlowton

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 191, I 90 Business: Big Timber, Harlowton

Turn left

0.2 mi · 16 sec

At the end of the road, turn right

1.2 mi · 2 min

Keep slight left to continue on East 1st Avenue

44 mi · 1 hr 5 min · East 1st Avenue

Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest

0.6 mi · 58 sec · 2nd Street Northwest

Continue on 3rd Street Northeast

0.8 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street Northeast

Turn left

39 mi · 42 min

At the end of the road, turn right

15 mi · 15 min

Continue on US Highway 87

1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 87

Continue on West Main Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Turn right onto 6th Avenue South

397 ft · 17 sec · 6th Avenue South

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of just under 3 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, perhaps in the morning to arrive in Lewistown with plenty of daylight. With only one stop planned, you can decide on the fly where to take a break, but be mindful of the frequent turns and adjust your speed accordingly. The estimated fuel cost is $27, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Belgrade to avoid any unexpected detours for gas. Pay attention to road signage, especially when navigating the 'turn-heavy local drive' portions.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 86.2 miles from Belgrade, MT, or about 1h 27m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 38 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 86.2 miles or 1h 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewistown, MT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Belgrade, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Belgrade, MT

This is one driving day of about 172.3 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Belgrade, MT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Big Timber, MT

86 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

Bozeman, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Timber, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.2 miles from Belgrade, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

618 Coffeehouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewistown, Montana

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 172.3

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14065385262

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406 Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lewistown, Montana

0.3 mi

MacKenzie River Pizza Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Belgrade, Montana

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Rising Trout Coffee & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewistown, Montana

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 172.3

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14065354999

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The Coffee Cup

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewistown, Montana

0.2 mi

Revamped Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belgrade, Montana

0.4 mi

618 Coffeehouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 172.3

Lewistown, Montana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14065385262

Visit website

406 Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 172.3

Lewistown, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14067084323

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MacKenzie River Pizza Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14063880016

Visit website

Faye's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.9

Livingston, Montana

Hours: 7–11 am

+14062237481

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Copper Horse Restaurant - Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+14063168129

Visit website

Montana Ale Works

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 12.3

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14065877700

Visit website

Western Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.3

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14065870436

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Rice Fine Thai Cuisine - Livingston

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 36.9

Livingston, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14063332289

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Rising Trout Coffee & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 172.3

Lewistown, Montana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14065354999

Visit website

The Coffee Cup

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 172.3

Lewistown, Montana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14065352690

Visit website

Revamped Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 6 am–3:30 pm

+14069200386

Visit website

MOB Studios & Gallery | Caffè, Coffee, Beer, & Wine

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 172.3

Lewistown, Montana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14065355335

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 172.3

Lewistown, Montana

Lewistown Art Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 172.3

Lewistown, Montana

Hours: Closed

+14065358278

Visit website

Sacajawea Park and Tennis Courts

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 36.9

Livingston, Montana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+14062232233

Visit website

Engineer Espresso

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 110.8

Harlowton, Montana

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14063663382

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.30 one way

$54.61 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$28.62	$57.24
premium	$4.53	$30.74	$61.47
diesel	$5.61	$38.04	$76.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	51.7	$18.09	$8.27
Efficient EV	43.1	$15.08	$6.89
EV Truck/SUV	68.9	$24.12	$11.03

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Belgrade, MT

Late night in Belgrade on Sunday

Local time

3:57 AM

MDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lewistown, MT

Late night in Lewistown on Sunday

Local time

3:57 AM

MDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2h 55m 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?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with no highway segments to speak of. While the longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, the profile suggests a journey that involves frequent changes in direction and road type. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; instead, it offers a more dynamic driving experience as you navigate various local roads and Frontage Road segments. The route is entirely within Montana, keeping the scenery consistent with the Mountain West region throughout your 2 hours and 55 minutes of travel.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Main road: Frontage Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Belgrade, MT to Lewistown, MT is easy. At 2h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Belgrade, MT to Lewistown, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 172.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Belgrade, MT to Lewistown, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lewistown, 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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Trip from Belgrade, MT to Lewistown, MT

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

618 Coffeehouse

Rising Trout Coffee & Cafe

618 Coffeehouse

406 Cafe

MacKenzie River Pizza Co.

Faye's Cafe

Copper Horse Restaurant - Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

Montana Ale Works

Western Café

Rice Fine Thai Cuisine - Livingston

Rising Trout Coffee & Cafe

The Coffee Cup

Revamped Coffee Co

MOB Studios & Gallery | Caffè, Coffee, Beer, & Wine

Snowy Mountain Mudd

Lewistown Coffee Company

Reel Coffee Co

Bourbon Coffee Co.

Tesla Supercharger

EV Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Rivian Adventure Network

ChargePoint Charging Station

Somjai Thai Restaurant

Lewistown Art Center

Sacajawea Park and Tennis Courts

Engineer Espresso

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Belgrade, MT

Lewistown, MT

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 55m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good trip with kids?

Will I have cell service along this route?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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