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Trip from Red Lodge, MT to Belfry, MT

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

Drive Time

25m

Distance

15.6 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

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

Red Lodge, MT

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Downtown Belfry, MT, MT

Belfry, MT

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Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: State Highway 308 — 13.9 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Lodge, MT and Belfry, MT.

1

Start on US 212

0.8 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue
2

Turn left onto MT 308

6.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 308
3

Continue on West Main Street

0.5 mi · 43 sec · West Main Street
4

Continue on State Highway 308

7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 308
5

At end of road, turn left onto MT 72

394 ft · 7 sec · MT 72
6

Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

229 ft · 10 sec · Railroad Avenue
7

Continue on Broadway Avenue

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Broadway Avenue
8

At end of road, turn right onto Wisconsin Street

334 ft · 18 sec · Wisconsin Street
9

Turn left onto Vaill Avenue

97 ft · 4 sec · Vaill Avenue
10

Arrive at destination

Vaill Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

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.

3
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | MT 308 / State Highway 308

Turn left onto MT 308 / State Highway 308

Navigation decision point

4
15.2 mi into trip | ~23m in | MT 72

At end of road, turn left onto MT 72

Navigation decision point

4
15.3 mi into trip | ~23m in | Railroad Avenue

Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
15.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | Wisconsin Street

At end of road, turn right onto Wisconsin Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

4
15.6 mi into trip | ~25m in | Vaill Avenue

Turn left onto Vaill Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.43 one way

$4.86 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.17 $2.56 $5.13
premium $4.47 $2.75 $5.50
diesel $4.80 $2.95 $5.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 11, 2026

Origin

Red Lodge, MT

Late night in Red Lodge on Sunday

Local time

1:04 AM

MDT

Current temp

93°F

Sunny

SW 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 11 at 11:09AM MDT until July 14 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 11 at 11:03AM MDT until July 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Destination

Belfry, MT

Late night in Belfry on Sunday

Local time

1:04 AM

MDT

Current temp

103°F

Sunny

SSW 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 11 at 11:09AM MDT until July 14 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 11 at 11:03AM MDT until July 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

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

10 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

25m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on State Highway 308.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

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 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.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

5,857 ft 3,861 ft

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

5,857 ft at ~2.2 miles +209 ft prominence

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Babcock & Miles Cafe & Wine Bar

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Cuisine: regional;sandwich;coffee_shop;american

Hours: We-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 10:00-14:00; Tu 08...

Visit website

Coffee Factory Roasters

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Red Lodge, MT

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Red Lodge Cafe

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Cuisine: coffee_shop

City Brew Coffee

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cuisine: coffee_shop

PREROGATIvE Kitchen

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Red Lodge, MT

Cuisine: american

Hours: Fr-Tu 11:30-20:30

Visit website

Bogart's

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Cuisine: american;mexican;pizza

Hours: 11:00-21:00

Visit website

Red Lodge Pizza Co

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Red Lodge, MT

Cuisine: pizza

Hardwood

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Red Lodge, MT

Cuisine: burger;barbecue

Subway

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Red Lodge, MT

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: 09:00-21:00

Visit website

Carbon Fork

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Smith Mine Disaster Historical Marker

Park

Around the midpoint, right off the route

11min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Carbon County Museum

Museum

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

MT

Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00, Su-Mo off

Visit website

The Eagle's Nest

Motel

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Robinsons Trailer Park

Caravan_site

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Alpine Lodge

Motel

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Perry's RV Park

Caravan_site

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Red Lodge, MT

Full guide →

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

  • • Calvary Episcopal Church — church building in Red Lodge, Montana

Arriving in Belfry, MT

Full guide →

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

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on State Highway 308. 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 0.8 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Belfry, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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