Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Lodge, MT
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Belfry, MT
Richard REVEL
Red Lodge, MT to Belfry, MT is 15.6 miles and takes about 25m via State Highway 308, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two towns in Montana. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick transit between these two points. Given its brevity, it's perfectly suited for a same-day excursion, allowing you to spend most of your time at your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 308 | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| South Broadway Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| MT 72 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wisconsin Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Vaill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Red Lodge, MT and Belfry, MT.
Start on US 212
Turn left onto MT 308
Continue on West Main Street
Continue on State Highway 308
At end of road, turn left onto MT 72
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
Continue on Broadway Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Wisconsin Street
Turn left onto Vaill Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto MT 308 / State Highway 308
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto MT 72
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Wisconsin Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto Vaill Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.81 one way
$5.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.78 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| premium | $5.11 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in Red Lodge on Monday
Local time
10:20 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Clear
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 18 at 11:53AM MDT until October 19 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Destination
Night in Belfry on Monday
Local time
10:20 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Clear
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 18 at 11:53AM MDT until October 19 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
You'll spend about 89% of this 15.6-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 13.9 miles on State Highway 308. The majority of your travel will be on this highway before transitioning to surface streets like South Broadway Avenue and West Main Street as you approach Belfry. Expect a generally rural cruising feel for most of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 308 and South Broadway Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near MT 308 / State Highway 308.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m 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: at 0.8 miles (MT 308 / State Highway 308): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (MT 72): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles (Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
289 ft
Total Descent
1,996 ft
Highest Point
5,857 ft
~2.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,996 ft
Notable High Points
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: regional;sandwich;coffee_shop;american
Hours: We-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 10:00-14:00; Tu 08...
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Red Lodge, MT
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Red Lodge, MT
Cuisine: american
Hours: Fr-Tu 11:30-20:30
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: american;mexican;pizza
Hours: 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Red Lodge, MT
Cuisine: pizza
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Red Lodge, MT
Cuisine: burger;barbecue
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Red Lodge, MT
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 09:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
MT
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00, Su-Mo off
Visit websiteMotel
Near the start, right off the route
Caravan_site
Near the start, right off the route
Motel
Near the start, right off the route
Caravan_site
Near the start, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Red Lodge is a town in south central Montana. About 2,200 people live there. It is located in the shadow of no less than 28 different 12,000-foot peaks. This charming town is nestled in the foothills of the Beartooth Mountains and is surrounded by Custer National Forest. The 69-mile Beartooth Scenic Drive has dramatic switchbacks overlooking snow-capped peaks, glaciers, alpine lakes and plateaus and is considered by many to be one of the most scenic roads in the country. It is conveniently located between the major airport in Billings and the northeast entrance to Yellowstone National Park at Cooke City.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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