Origin
Belgrade, MT
Afternoon in Belgrade on Friday
Local time
1:15 PM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Whitehall, MT
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The drive from Belgrade, MT to Whitehall, MT covers 50.7 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, North Whitehall Street, South Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.7 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 48.7 mi | 47m |
| North Whitehall Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jackrabbit Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Madison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Whitetail Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~603 veh/hr typical · worst 883
Quietest
2 AM
~39 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Belgrade, MT and Whitehall, MT.
Start on MT 205
Turn left onto South Broadway
Continue on West Madison Avenue
Turn left onto MT 291
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Turn left onto MT 55
Continue on MT 55
Turn left onto West 1st Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.3 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto South Broadway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MT 291 / Jackrabbit Lane
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward MT 55: Whitehall
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto MT 55 / Whitetail Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.79 one way
$17.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.20 | $18.39 |
| premium | $4.95 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.18 | $22.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Belgrade on Friday
Local time
1:15 PM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Whitehall on Friday
Local time
1:15 PM
MDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
59°F
Three Forks, MT
25 mi in
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
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.
50.7 mi in 51m, mostly highway — 48.7 mi of that is on I 90.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and North Whitehall Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Broadway.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Belgrade, MT to Whitehall, MT is easy. At 51m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MT 291 / Jackrabbit Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
1,083 ft
Total Descent
1,181 ft
Highest Point
5,108 ft
~36.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,030 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1882
Belgrade is a town in Montana with a population of 10,500 in 2020. Only 10 miles west of Bozeman, many travellers may not consider Belgrade as its own destination. Yet it has the same mountain scenery and closeness to premium skiing and Yellowstone National Park.
Top landmarks
Whitehall Township is a suburban township near Allentown in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The township is 64.1 miles (103.2 km) north of Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the United States, and 93.7 miles (150.8 km) west of New York City, the nation's largest city.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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