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Trip from Anaconda, MT to Belgrade, MT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

99.1 mi

159 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Anaconda, MT to Belgrade, MT covers 99.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 15, I 90, Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.3 miles on I 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.70 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

49.6 miles from Anaconda, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 99.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 99.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 15 and I 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 75.3 miles on I 15.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 15 and I 90. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ash Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ash Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MT 1 / East Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Ash Street

Turn left onto Ash Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MT 1 / East Park Avenue

Turn left onto MT 1 / East Park Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
7.7 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
21.7 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 15; I 90

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
97 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, West Yellowstone

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

Toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, West Yellowston...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 15 75.3 mi 1h 14m
I 90 13.4 mi 12m
Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway 6.9 mi 7m
Amsterdam Road 0.8 mi <1m
East Park Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Jackrabbit Lane 0.5 mi <1m
South Broadway 0.3 mi <1m
West Madison Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 15 — 75.3 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MT 1

107 ft · 7 sec · East Commercial Avenue
2

Turn left onto Ash Street

383 ft · 22 sec · Ash Street
3

Turn left onto MT 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Park Avenue
4

Continue on MT 1

6.9 mi · 7 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec
6

Merge onto I 90

13 mi · 12 min · I 90
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90

75 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 15; I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, West Yellowstone
9

Turn left onto Amsterdam Road

0.8 mi · 57 sec · Amsterdam Road
10

Turn left onto MT 85

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Jackrabbit Lane
11

Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Madison Avenue
12

Turn slight left onto South Broadway

0.3 mi · 54 sec · South Broadway
13

Turn right onto MT 205

83 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

MT 205

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.6 miles from Anaconda, MT, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.3 miles.

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 22 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.6 miles or 50m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 21m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Anaconda, MT

This is one driving day of about 99.1 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Anaconda, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 15 for about 75.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.6 mi from Anaconda, MT · 50m into the drive

road in the City of Westminster, in central London

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Whitehall, MT

50 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

Butte, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Butte, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.6 miles from Anaconda, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 15 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.3 miles.

Arriving in Belgrade, MT

The final approach into Belgrade, MT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Jordi's Cantina & Sports Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anaconda, Montana

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14065630134

Visit website

Peppermint Paddy’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anaconda, Montana

0.3 mi

MacKenzie River Pizza Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Belgrade, Montana

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Revamped Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belgrade, Montana

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 99.1

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

Jordi's Cantina & Sports Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Anaconda, Montana

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14065630134

Visit website

Peppermint Paddy’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Anaconda, Montana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14065637428

Visit website

MacKenzie River Pizza Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 99.1

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14063880016

Visit website

Barclay II Supper Club

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50

Anaconda, Montana

Hours: 5–9 pm

+14065635541

Visit website

Copper Horse Restaurant - Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.1

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+14063168129

Visit website

The Montana Club Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 28.3

Butte, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14064941400

Visit website

Hummingbird Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 21.2

Butte, Montana

Hours: Closed

+14067232044

Visit website

MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 28.3

Butte, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14067820020

Visit website

Revamped Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 99.1

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 6 am–3:30 pm

+14069200386

Visit website

Reel Coffee Co

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 99.1

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Bourbon Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 99.1

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 5:30 am–1 pm

Wildflower Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 99.1

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

Sophie's Bakery Cafe Espresso

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.9

Manhattan, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14063123452

Visit website

Harvest Moon Coffee Shoppe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.9

Manhattan, Montana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14065955122

Visit website

Broadway Brew

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.9

Manhattan, Montana

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+14065952424

AmpUp Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Anaconda, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18039449666

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 99.1

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 21.2

Butte, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 21.2

Butte, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 28.3

Butte, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 99.1

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14063887684

Dumas Brothel

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 21.2

Butte, Montana

+14063519922

Visit website

Piccadilly Museum of Transportation

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 21.2

Butte, Montana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14067233034

Visit website

Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 56.6

Whitehall, MT

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14062873541

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.70 one way

$31.41 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $16.46 $32.92
premium $4.53 $17.68 $35.36
diesel $5.61 $21.88 $43.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.7 0 $10.41 $4.76
Efficient EV 24.8 0 $8.67 $3.96
EV Truck/SUV 39.6 0 $13.87 $6.34

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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

Anaconda, MT

Morning in Anaconda on Saturday

Local time

7:53 AM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Belgrade, MT

Morning in Belgrade on Saturday

Local time

7:53 AM

MDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Whitehall, MT

50 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.

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

2 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

1h 40m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Anaconda, MT to Belgrade, MT covers 99.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 15, I 90, Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.6 miles from Anaconda, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ash Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MT 1 / East Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Anaconda, MT to Belgrade, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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