Trip from Hamilton, 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

3h 58m

Distance

179.6 mi

289 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 45m ★

6 AM

3h 58m

8 AM

4h 24m

10 AM

4h 7m

12 PM

4h 5m

3 PM

4h 9m

5 PM

4h 23m

8 PM

3h 50m

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 Hamilton, MT to Belgrade, MT covers 179.6 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 15, Skalkaho Highway, Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.3 miles on I 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.46 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

89.8 miles from Hamilton, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 179.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Hamilton, MT to Belgrade, MT covers 179.6 miles and takes about 3h 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 17 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 93 / South 1st Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 93 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (MT 38 / Skalkaho Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.1 miles (MT 1 / Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

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0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 93 / South 1st Street

Turn right onto US 93 / South 1st Street

Navigation decision point

5

3 mi into trip | ~5m in | MT 38 / Skalkaho Highway

Turn left onto MT 38 / Skalkaho Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5

57.1 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | MT 1 / Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway

At end of road, turn right onto MT 1 / Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway

Navigation decision point

6

102.3 mi into trip | ~2h 39m 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

177.6 mi into trip | ~3h 54m 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
Skalkaho Highway	33.1 mi	1h 3m
Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway	28.2 mi	38m
Skalkaho Road	21 mi	34m
I 90	13.4 mi	12m
West Park Avenue	3 mi	4m
South 1st Street	2.8 mi	5m
Amsterdam Road	0.8 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 15 — 75.3 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on S-531

0.2 mi · 51 sec · West Main Street

2

Turn right onto US 93

2.8 mi · 5 min · South 1st Street

3

Turn left onto MT 38

33 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Skalkaho Highway

Use the left lane.

4

Continue on MT 38

21 mi · 34 min · Skalkaho Road

5

At end of road, turn right onto MT 1

21 mi · 31 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway

6

Continue on MT 1

3.0 mi · 4 min · West Park Avenue

7

Continue on MT 1

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

8

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec

9

Merge onto I 90

13 mi · 12 min · I 90

10

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.

11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, West Yellowstone

12

Turn left onto Amsterdam Road

0.8 mi · 57 sec · Amsterdam Road

13

Turn left onto MT 85

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Jackrabbit Lane

14

Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Madison Avenue

15

Turn slight left onto South Broadway

0.3 mi · 54 sec · South Broadway

16

Turn right onto MT 205

83 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street

17

Arrive at destination

MT 205

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 89.8 miles from Hamilton, MT, or about 2h 28m 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 40 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.8 miles or 2h 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 24m

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 Hamilton, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hamilton, MT

This is one driving day of about 179.6 miles and 3h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Hamilton, MT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

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 89.8 mi from Hamilton, MT · 2h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stevensville, MT

90 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

Stevensville, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warm Springs, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.8 miles from Hamilton, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Belgrade, MT.

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

Maria's

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hamilton, Montana

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14063637710

Red Rooster Artisan Bakery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hamilton, Montana

0.3 mi

Coffee Cup Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hamilton, Montana

0.4 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 179.6

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

Maria's

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hamilton, Montana

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14063637710

Red Rooster Artisan Bakery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

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

Hamilton, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14063811129

Visit website

Coffee Cup Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

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

Hamilton, Montana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14063633822

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 179.6

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14063880016

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 179.6

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+14063168129

Visit website

7 Gables Resort

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 64.2

Anaconda, Montana

+14065635052

Visit website

Hummingbird Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 102.7

Butte, Montana

Hours: Closed

+14067232044

Visit website

The Manhattan Saloon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 166.8

Manhattan, Montana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14062846929

Revamped Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 179.6

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 179.6

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 179.6

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 5:30 am–1 pm

Sophie's Bakery Cafe Espresso

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 166.8

Manhattan, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14063123452

Visit website

Harvest Moon Coffee Shoppe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 166.8

Manhattan, Montana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14065955122

Visit website

Wildflower Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 179.6

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

Broadway Brew

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 166.8

Manhattan, Montana

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+14065952424

406 bistro | coffee & catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 77

Anaconda, Montana

+14062980605

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 179.6

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 102.7

Butte, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 179.6

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14063887684

EvGateway Charging Station

1.4 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Hamilton, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 102.7

Butte, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 102.7

Butte, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

AmpUp Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 77

Anaconda, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18039449666

Visit website

Claudia Driscoll Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hamilton, Montana

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+14063632101

Visit website

Dumas Brothel

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 102.7

Butte, Montana

+14063519922

Visit website

Piccadilly Museum of Transportation

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 102.7

Butte, Montana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14067233034

Visit website

Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 141.1

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

$28.46 one way

$56.92 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$29.83	$59.66
premium	$4.53	$32.04	$64.08
diesel	$5.61	$39.65	$79.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	53.9	$18.86	$8.62
Efficient EV	44.9	$15.71	$7.18
EV Truck/SUV	71.8	$25.14	$11.49

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (67% 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

Hamilton, MT

Morning in Hamilton on Saturday

Local time

7:37 AM

MDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Belgrade, MT

Morning in Belgrade on Saturday

Local time

7:37 AM

MDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

36°F

Stevensville, MT

90 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

23 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

3h 58m 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 Hamilton, MT to Belgrade, MT covers 179.6 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 15, Skalkaho Highway, Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 89.8 miles from Hamilton, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 93 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (MT 38 / Skalkaho Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.1 miles (MT 1 / Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway): Navigation decision point.

The route from Hamilton, 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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Trip Overview

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How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Belgrade, MT

Nearby Places

Maria's

Revamped Coffee Co

Maria's

Red Rooster Artisan Bakery

Coffee Cup Cafe

MacKenzie River Pizza Co.

Copper Horse Restaurant - Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

7 Gables Resort

Hummingbird Cafe

The Manhattan Saloon

Revamped Coffee Co

Reel Coffee Co

Bourbon Coffee Co.

Sophie's Bakery Cafe Espresso

Harvest Moon Coffee Shoppe

Wildflower Coffee Co.

Broadway Brew

406 bistro | coffee & catering

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

EV Charging Station

EvGateway Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

AmpUp Charging Station

Claudia Driscoll Park

Dumas Brothel

Piccadilly Museum of Transportation

Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hamilton, MT

Belgrade, MT

Same local time

23 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 58m on the road

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