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Trip from Belgrade, MT to Wolf Point, MT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 19m

Distance

421.3 mi

678 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$73

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 11m ★
6 AM
8h 19m
8 AM
8h 34m
10 AM
8h 24m
12 PM
8h 23m
3 PM
8h 25m
5 PM
8h 33m
8 PM
8h 14m

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

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capital of Serbia

Belgrade, MT

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Downtown Wolf Point, MT, MT

Wolf Point, MT

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Trip Overview

Belgrade, MT to Wolf Point, MT is 421.3 miles and takes about 8h 19m via US Highway 87, I 90, and State Highway 13, with a fuel budget near $73 and an overnight recommendation. This trip takes you across Montana, starting in the Mountain West region and ending in the same region. With an 88% highway share, most of your time will be spent on faster roads, making it a straightforward, albeit long, drive for a single day. However, splitting it over two days is a good idea to comfortably cover the distance and arrive refreshed.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

210.7 miles from Belgrade, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 87 194.6 mi 3h 32m
I 90 67.2 mi 1h 6m
State Highway 13 46.7 mi 1h 9m
East 1st Avenue 43.9 mi 1h 5m
US 191 39.2 mi 42m
US 87 14.7 mi 15m
MT 25 5.7 mi 8m
Truck Bypass 2.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US Highway 87 — 194.6 mi, about 3h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on MT 205

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
2

Continue on MT 205

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Frontage Road
3

Turn right onto Airway Boulevard

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Airway Boulevard
4

Enter roundabout onto Airway Boulevard

151 ft · 3 sec · Airway Boulevard
5

Continue on Airway Boulevard

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Airway Boulevard
6

Enter roundabout

0.2 mi · 16 sec
7

Continue

0.3 mi · 34 sec
8

Merge onto I 90

67 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 90
9

Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 191

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 90 Business; US 191
Toward US 191, I 90 Business: Big Timber, Harlowton
10

Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 191

0.2 mi · 15 sec · I 90 Business; US 191
11

At end of road, turn right onto I 90 Business; US 191

1.2 mi · 2 min · I 90 Business; US 191
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 191

44 mi · 1 hr 5 min · East 1st Avenue
13

Turn right onto US 12; US 191

0.6 mi · 57 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
14

Continue on US 12; US 191

0.8 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street Northeast
15

Turn left onto US 191; MT 3

39 mi · 42 min · US 191; MT 3
16

At end of road, turn right onto US 87; US 191; MT 200

15 mi · 15 min · US 87; US 191; MT 200
17

Turn straight onto US 191

2.6 mi · 3 min · Truck Bypass
18

Continue on 1st Avenue North

0.3 mi · 37 sec · 1st Avenue North
19

Turn left onto US 87; MT 200

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
20

Continue on US 87; MT 200

1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Main Street
21

Continue on US 87; MT 200

195 mi · 3 hr 32 min · US Highway 87
22

Turn left onto MT 13

47 mi · 1 hr 9 min · State Highway 13
23

Keep slight left at fork onto MT 25

5.7 mi · 8 min · MT 25
24

Turn right onto MT 25

85 ft · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue South
25

Arrive at destination

MT 25

Trip Plan

Given the 8h 19m estimated drive time, this trip is best split over two days, especially considering the 421.3 miles. Aim to depart Belgrade, MT in the morning to maximize daylight. Plan for at least two stops to break up the drive and refuel. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 194.6 miles on US Highway 87, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spread out in rural Montana.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 210.7 miles from Belgrade, MT, or about 4h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 194.6 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 93 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 210.7 miles or 4h 8m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 210.7 miles or 4h 8m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 52m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Belgrade, MT

Aim for roughly 211 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Wolf Point, MT

Aim for roughly 211 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Belgrade, MT.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 87 for about 194.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

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

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Lewistown, MT

211 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Lewistown, MT

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lewistown, MT

211 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lewistown, MT after about 211 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Big Timber, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lewistown, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 210.7 miles from Belgrade, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US Highway 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 194.6 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 211 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

The Summit Corral Grill & Catering

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jordan, Montana

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third · 2h 23m to go 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14064855607

Visit website

Old Town Grill

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Wolf Point, Montana

0.3 mi

Sherman Inn Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Wolf Point, Montana

0.2 mi

Best coffee break

Revamped Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belgrade, Montana

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Hours: 6 am–3:30 pm

+14069200386

Visit website

Reel Coffee Co

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belgrade, Montana

0.8 mi

Bourbon Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belgrade, Montana

1 mi

The Summit Corral Grill & Catering

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Jordan, Montana

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14064855607

Visit website

Old Town Grill

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Wolf Point, Montana

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14066531031

Sherman Inn Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Wolf Point, Montana

+14066531100

Visit website

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

McDonald's

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Wolf Point, Montana

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14066531788

Visit website

The Pizza Joint

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

Wolf Point, Montana

+14066532020

Visit website

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

China City Restaurant

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0 mi from route $10 to $20

Wolf Point, Montana

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14066533336

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

Reel Coffee Co

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Bourbon Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 5:30 am–1 pm

Wildflower Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

Engineer Espresso

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Harlowton, Montana

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14063663382

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14063887684

Cenex

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jordan, Montana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14065572215

Visit website

Dads Bar and Grill

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0 mi from route $10 to $20

Wolf Point, Montana

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+14066532333

Visit website

Hell Creek Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Jordan, Montana

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+14065572302

The Tavern

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Wolf Point, Montana

+14066531471

Garfield County Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Jordan, Montana

Hours: 1–5 pm

+14065572544

Brockway Supper Club

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Brockway, Montana

Hours: 5–11:30 pm

+14064852036

Sacajawea Park and Tennis Courts

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Livingston, Montana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+14062232233

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 155.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | Airway Boulevard

Turn right onto Airway Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Airway Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Airway Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
69.1 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | I 90 Business; US 191

Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 191 toward US 191, I 90 Business: Big Timber, Harlowton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 191, I 90 Business: Big Timber, Harlo...
5
69.4 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | I 90 Business; US 191

Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 191

Navigation decision point

5
155.3 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in | US 87; US 191; MT 200

At end of road, turn right onto US 87; US 191; MT 200

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$73.06 one way

$146.13 round trip

$4.41/gal 25.4 MPG avg 147 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $76.41 $152.83
premium $4.95 $82.10 $164.21
diesel $5.60 $92.87 $185.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$73

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$203–$313

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 147.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 126.4 1 $44.24 $20.22
Efficient EV 105.3 1 $36.86 $16.85
EV Truck/SUV 168.5 2 $58.98 $26.96

Gas CO2

147 kg

EV CO2

49 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 Aug 24, 2026

Origin

Belgrade, MT

Night in Belgrade on Tuesday

Local time

9:44 PM

MDT

Current temp

49°F

Patchy Smoke

SSW 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued August 24 at 2:10AM MDT until August 24 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

Destination

Wolf Point, MT

Night in Wolf Point on Tuesday

Local time

9:44 PM

MDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear

W 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued August 24 at 2:10AM MDT until August 24 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

48°F

Lewistown, MT

211 mi in

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

13 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

8h 19m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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 predominantly highway driving, with 88% of the 421.3 miles on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 194.6 miles on US Highway 87, likely offering more rural cruising. The transition to surface roads will occur later in the trip, as the highway portion concludes. Expect a mix of open highway speeds and potentially more local traffic as you approach your destination.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 194.6 mi on US Highway 87.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 87 and I 90. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Airway Boulevard.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Airway Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Airway Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 69.1 miles (I 90 Business; US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

4,984 ft 1,999 ft

Total Climb

2,062 ft

Total Descent

4,520 ft

Highest Point

4,984 ft

~90.3 mi in

Elevation Range

2,985 ft

Notable High Points

4,847 ft at ~30.1 miles +389 ft prominence
4,984 ft at ~90.3 miles +615 ft prominence
4,630 ft at ~180.6 miles +547 ft prominence

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Belgrade, MT to Wolf Point, MT, road signs begin pointing toward Harlowton along the way.

Harlowton

69.1 mi in | ~1h 9m | via I 90 Business; US 191

About the Cities

Starting in Belgrade, MT

Full guide →

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

  • • Belgrade City Hall and Jail — city hall and prison in Belgrade, Montana

Arriving in Wolf Point, MT

Full guide →

Wolf Point is a town in northeastern Montana. About 2,500 people live there. It is the largest community on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. The reservation is home to both the Assiniboine and Sioux Nation. It is unusual to have two tribes on the same reservation.

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

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 194.6 miles on US Highway 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 211 miles on day one.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Wolf Point, MT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 0.9 miles (Airway Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Airway Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 69.1 miles (I 90 Business; US 191): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.3 hours each way, a round trip means 16.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Wolf Point, MT before the return drive.

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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