Trip from Laurel, 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

2h 15m

Distance

136.8 mi

220 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 6m ★

6 AM

2h 15m

8 AM

2h 34m

10 AM

2h 22m

12 PM

2h 20m

3 PM

2h 23m

5 PM

2h 33m

8 PM

2h 10m

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 Laurel, MT to Belgrade, MT covers 136.8 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, South 1st Avenue, South Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 135.2 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.68 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

68.4 miles from Laurel, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 136.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 15m highway drive covering 136.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and South 1st Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 135.2 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 135.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and South 1st Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Laurel, MT to Belgrade, MT is easy. At 2h 15m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 135.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136 miles (MT 291 / Jackrabbit Lane): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

3

0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5

135.8 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Take the exit toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, Amsterdam

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

Toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, Amsterdam

4

136 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | MT 291 / Jackrabbit Lane

Turn right onto MT 291 / Jackrabbit Lane

Navigation decision point

5

136.3 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | West Madison Avenue

Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

Navigation decision point

4

136.8 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | MT 205 / East Main Street

Turn right onto MT 205 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	135.2 mi	2h 11m
South 1st Avenue	0.4 mi	<1m
South Broadway	0.3 mi	<1m
Jackrabbit Lane	0.3 mi	<1m
West Madison Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
East Main Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 135.2 mi, about 2h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 310; MT S-532

0.4 mi · 37 sec · South 1st Avenue

2

Turn left

0.2 mi · 30 sec

3

Merge onto I 90

135 mi · 2 hr 11 min · I 90

4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, Amsterdam

5

Turn right onto MT 291

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Jackrabbit Lane

6

Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Madison Avenue

7

Turn slight left onto South Broadway

0.3 mi · 54 sec · South Broadway

8

Turn right onto MT 205

83 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street

9

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 68.4 miles from Laurel, MT, or about 1h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.2 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 30 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68.4 miles or 1h 7m 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 50m

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 Laurel, 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 Laurel, MT

This is one driving day of about 136.8 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Laurel, MT.

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

The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 135.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.4 mi from Laurel, MT · 1h 7m into the drive

city in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Big Timber, MT

68 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

Columbus, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Timber, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.4 miles from Laurel, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 135.2 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.

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Daily

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bozeman, Montana

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127

Hours: 6 am–6:30 pm

+14065854574

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Applebee's Grill + Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bozeman, Montana

0.4 mi

RSVP Motel

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bozeman, Montana

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Heidi's Coffee Cabin

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Laurel, Montana

Near the start, right off the route

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

Hours: 5 am–5 pm

+14066289099

Visit website

Revamped Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belgrade, Montana

0.4 mi

Treeline Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bozeman, Montana

0.8 mi

The Daily

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6:30 pm

+14065854574

Visit website

Applebee's Grill + Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 127

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+14065873445

Visit website

RSVP Motel

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 127

Bozeman, Montana

+14064047999

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MacKenzie River Pizza Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 136.8

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14063880016

Visit website

Dave's Sushi

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 127

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14065561351

Visit website

Western Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14065870436

Visit website

Montana Ale Works

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 127

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14065877700

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 136.8

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+14063168129

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Heidi's Coffee Cabin

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Laurel, Montana

Hours: 5 am–5 pm

+14066289099

Visit website

Revamped Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 136.8

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 6 am–3:30 pm

+14069200386

Visit website

Treeline Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 127

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+14062192501

Visit website

Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 127

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+14065861212

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Roly-Poly Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 127

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14069228080

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Nexus Drive Up Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 127

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14065458089

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Rockford Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 127

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+14065561053

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 136.8

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 136.8

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 127

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

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Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 127

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18884672669

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 127

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484262

Visit website

EV Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 136.8

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14063887684

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 127

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 127

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 127

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Sacajawea Park and Tennis Courts

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 97.7

Livingston, Montana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+14062232233

Visit website

Itch-Kep-Pe Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 29.3

Columbus, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.68 one way

$43.36 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$22.72	$45.45
premium	$4.53	$24.40	$48.81
diesel	$5.61	$30.20	$60.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41	$14.36	$6.57
Efficient EV	34.2	$11.97	$5.47
EV Truck/SUV	54.7	$19.15	$8.76

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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

Laurel, MT

Morning in Laurel on Saturday

Local time

11:14 AM

MDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Belgrade, MT

Morning in Belgrade on Saturday

Local time

11:14 AM

MDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

22 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

2h 15m 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 Laurel, MT to Belgrade, MT covers 136.8 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, South 1st Avenue, South Broadway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 68.4 miles from Laurel, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.68 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.

The drive from Laurel, MT to Belgrade, MT is easy. At 2h 15m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 135.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136 miles (MT 291 / Jackrabbit Lane): Navigation decision point.

The route from Laurel, 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

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

The Daily

Heidi's Coffee Cabin

The Daily

Applebee's Grill + Bar

RSVP Motel

MacKenzie River Pizza Co.

Dave's Sushi

Western Café

Montana Ale Works

Copper Horse Restaurant - Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

Heidi's Coffee Cabin

Revamped Coffee Co

Treeline Coffee Roasters

Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot

Roly-Poly Coffee Co.

Nexus Drive Up Coffee

Rockford Coffee

Reel Coffee Co

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

EV Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Sacajawea Park and Tennis Courts

Itch-Kep-Pe Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Laurel, MT

Belgrade, MT

Same local time

22 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 15m on the road

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