Where is Glendive, Montana, USA?

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Where is Glendive Located? - Glendive is a city located in the Dawson County of Montana, United States. Glendive lies between 43.4799291 Degrees North latitudes and 110.7624282 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Glendive, Montana

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Where is Glendive Located?

Glendive is a city located in the Dawson County of Montana, United States. Glendive lies between 43.4799291 Degrees North latitudes and 110.7624282 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Glendive city is 4873 people and the city has a total area of 3.47 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Glendive, Montana Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGlendive
CountyDawson County
StateMontana
State CapitalHelena
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude47.1053°N
Longitude104.7125°W
Elevation2,070 ft (631 m)
Land Area3.93 sq mi
Water Area0.08 sq mi
Total Area4.01 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)5,026 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 1,279
ZIP Codes59330
Area Code406
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7)
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code30-30550
Congressional DistrictMontana's 2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Glendive, Montana

  • Sidney, Montana — 55 mi East
  • Circle, Montana — 70 mi Northwest
  • Miles City, Montana — 75 mi West
  • Baker, Montana — 85 mi Southeast
  • Wibaux, Montana — 30 mi East
  • Savage, Montana — 45 mi Northeast
  • Wolf Point, Montana — 115 mi North
  • Billings, Montana — 220 mi West
  • Bismarck, North Dakota — 230 mi East
  • Williston, North Dakota — 125 mi Northeast

Driving Distances from Glendive, Montana

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
WibauxMontana3035 minutes
SavageMontana4550 minutes
SidneyMontana551 hour
CircleMontana701 hour 15 minutes
Miles CityMontana751 hour 15 minutes
BakerMontana851 hour 30 minutes
WillistonNorth Dakota1252 hours
Wolf PointMontana1152 hours
BillingsMontana2203 hours 15 minutes
BismarckNorth Dakota2303 hours 30 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Glendive, Montana

TransportationDetails
Airport NameDawson Community Airport
IATA CodeGDV
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 94, U.S. Route 16, Montana Highway 200
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service available in nearby communities along the Empire Builder route
Local Bus/Transit ServiceLocal community transportation services
  • Interstate 94 - Major east-west interstate connecting Glendive with Billings, Montana, and Bismarck, North Dakota.
  • U.S. Route 16 - Regional highway connecting Glendive with eastern Montana communities.
  • Montana Highway 200 - Scenic route providing access across central and eastern Montana.

What are top Places to Visit in Glendive, Montana

Landmark NameType
Makoshika State ParkState Park
Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil MuseumMuseum
Dawson County MuseumMuseum
Makoshika State Park Visitor CenterVisitor Center
Yellowstone RiverNatural Attraction
Riverside ParkPark
Bell Street BridgeHistoric Bridge
Glendive Historic DistrictHistoric District
Intake Dam Fishing Access SiteRecreation Area
Makoshika Dinosaur MuseumMuseum

Colleges and Universities in Glendive, Montana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Dawson Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer training and associate degree programs
Montana State University - BillingsPublicUniversityRegional higher education programs
Montana State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch and academic programs
University of MontanaPublicUniversityLiberal arts and research education
Glendive Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Glendive, Montana

Yellowstone River, Glendive Creek, Burns Creek, Fox Creek, Lower Yellowstone River, Intake Reservoir, Missouri River

Golf Courses in Glendive, Montana

Glendive Country Club, Sidney Country Club, Miles City Town and Country Club, Prairie County Golf Course

Glendive, Montana — Key Historical Facts

  • Glendive was founded in the 1880s as a railroad community along the Northern Pacific Railway route.
  • The city was named after the nearby Glendive Creek, which was named by early explorers and settlers.
  • Glendive developed as an agricultural and transportation center serving eastern Montana's Yellowstone River Valley.
  • Makoshika State Park near Glendive became known for its extensive dinosaur fossil discoveries and unique badlands landscape.
  • Today, Glendive serves as a regional center for education, agriculture, tourism, and outdoor recreation in eastern Montana.

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