Montana and Wyoming
Beartooth Highway runs Red Lodge to Cooke City in Montana and Wyoming, United States. The road is at its best before the first coaches arrive, so staying within a few minutes of the start is worth more than a smarter hotel an hour away. Check the season before you book. Open only from late May to mid October.
Base town
Red Lodge
Road length
67.7 mi
Driving time
3 hr 24 min
Rating
9.7 / 10
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 14 April 2026
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The road
Swaths of switchbacks climb to 3337 metres past alpine lakes and snowfields.
Open only from late May to mid October
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