Big Timber, MT Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Big Timber, MT works well as a modest departure point in the Mountain West. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 61-mile quick runs to 370-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Big Timber, MT spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
370.2 mi
Evergreen, MT
Quickest Drive
1h 3m
Bozeman, MT
Plan Around Big Timber, MT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Big Timber, MT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Big Timber, MT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
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Driving from Big Timber, MT
On average, trips departing from Big Timber, MT run 221 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 55m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 370 miles (6h 31m), while the shortest is just 61 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Big Timber, MT most often head toward Evergreen, MT (370.2 mi, 6h 31m), Kalispell, MT (368.4 mi, 6h 31m), Miles City, MT (226.2 mi, 3h 59m), Billings, MT (81.4 mi, 1h 29m), and Bozeman, MT (60.5 mi, 1h 3m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 221-mile drive from Big Timber, MT, expect to burn about 8.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Big Timber, MT and 1 routes heading into Big Timber, MT, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 61 to 370 miles.
The longest mapped route from Big Timber, MT covers 370 miles and takes approximately 6h 31m. Shorter options start at just 61 miles.
The average route from Big Timber, MT runs about 221 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Big Timber, MT include Evergreen, MT, Kalispell, MT, Miles City, MT and Billings, MT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Big Timber, MT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,530
Median Income
$63,514
Median Home Value
$235,100
Median Age
38.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Big Timber, MT
Big Timber is in south central Montana. About 1,600 people live there.
Surrounded on three sides by the Absaroka-Beartooths and the Crazy Mountains, the area hosts the gateway to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Areas and contains amazing scenery. The Yellowstone River, Boulder River, and the many smaller streams in the area are famous for fly fishing. The fantastic scenery provided a backdrop for movies such as 'A River Runs Through It' and 'The Horse Whisperer'. Big Timber is the county seat of Sweet Grass County. Yellowstone District forest service office, 225 Big Timber Loop Rd. Big Timber, +1 406 932-5155 Nearby are the towns of Greycliff and McLeod, both with little service.
Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area. covering 920,310 acres, is an administrated unit of the Gallatin National Forest, Custer National Forest and the Shoshone National Forest and is named for its jagged peaks resembling bear's teeth and for the Native Americans that lived in the area. 1 Crazy Mountain Museum, 2 South Frontage Rd, ☏ +1 406 932-5126. The Crazy Mountain Museum is a historical museum featuring exhibits that reflect the history of Sweet Grass County and the surrounding area. (updated May 2016) 2 Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park, Old US Hwy 10, Greycliff, ☏ +1 406-431-6112. This 98-acre park offers the opportunity to observe the prairie dog community in its natural environment. (updated Dec 2025)
The nearby Boulder River is world famous area for fly fishing, outfitters can be found in town. Ask at local fly shops and check river conditions online. June is high water month due to snow melting at higher elevations which can make rivers treacherous, the water muddy and difficult to fish. 1 Overland Golf Course, 338 Big Timber Loop Rd, ☏ +1 406 932-4297. An uncrowded 18 holes with a spectacular view of the Crazy Mountains. Club house has pizza and brats. $21 9 holes, $35 18 holes. (updated Aug 2023) 2 Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery (north end of McLeod St), ☏ +1 406 932-4434. Visit the hatchery to see cutthroat trout. Learn about Montana's fish management practices. Call ahead for a tour. Free. (updated Aug 2023)
The Coffee Stop, 415 West 1st Ave, ☏ +1 406-932-8646. when you want a little something more than basic coffee then this is the place. Timber Bar, 116 McLeod, ☏ +1 406 932-4040. every town in Montana needs an old-school bar full of cowboys and locals, this is the one for Big Timber.
The Grand Hotel & Restaurant, PO Box 1242, ☏ +1 406 932-4459. THE place in town for fancy dinner and wonderful place to stay. Big Timber Montana Koa Kampground, 693 Highway 10 E, ☏ +1 406 932-6569. Camping, in Greycliff
Located on the I-90 corridor between Livingston and Billings.
Once you're in Big Timber, most things are reachable by foot but there is no shortage of parking either so it's fairly easy to get around.
When you're out exploring remember this is bear country. Be bear aware while fishing or camping. Plenty of other wildlife may come close. Remember they are wild and can react badly to people. Keep your distance and enjoy watching. Even though the streams look crystal clear, giardia parasites can be present. Do not drink from the stream (unless you boil the water) or you could be very sick.
Travel tips adapted from Big Timber on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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