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6h 18m
Distance
372.1 mi
599 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
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Belgrade, MT
Kelly
Glendive, MT
Boris Hamer
The drive from Belgrade, MT to Glendive, MT covers 372.1 miles and takes about 6h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, I 90, West Towne Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 212.2 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
186.1 miles from Belgrade, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
This is a 6h 18m highway drive covering 372.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and I 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 212.2 miles on I 94.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
0 ft
Total Descent
2,381 ft
Highest Point
4,457 ft
Elevation Range
2,381 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 18m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 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 1.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Airway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Airway Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94 East: Bismark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward MT 16: Glendive, Sidney
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 212.2 mi | 3h 32m |
| I 90 | 156.1 mi | 2h 37m |
| West Towne Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| MT 16 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Airway Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Merrill Avenue | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Belgrade, MT and Glendive, MT.
Start on MT 205
Continue on MT 205
Turn right onto Airway Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Airway Boulevard
Continue on Airway Boulevard
Enter roundabout
Continue
Merge onto I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
Take the exit
Turn right onto MT 16
Turn left onto I 94 Business
At end of road, turn left onto I 94 Business
Arrive at destination
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 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 82 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.1 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glendive, MT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Belgrade, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Belgrade, MT
This is one driving day of about 372.1 miles and 6h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 186.1 mi from Belgrade, MT · 3h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
186 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 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 186.1 miles from Belgrade, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 212.2 miles.
The final approach into Glendive, MT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Glendive, MT.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$58.96 one way
$117.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $61.98 | $123.96 |
| premium | $4.53 | $66.35 | $132.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $82.67 | $165.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.6 | 1 | $39.07 | $17.86 |
| Efficient EV | 93 | 1 | $32.56 | $14.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.8 | 1 | $52.09 | $23.81 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Belgrade on Sunday
Local time
7:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Glendive on Sunday
Local time
7:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
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
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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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