Billings, MT Road Trips

Billings, MT serves as a quiet starting point in the Mountain West, connecting drivers to 20 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 16-mile quick runs to 466-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Billings, MT head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in and county seat of Yellowstone County, Montana, United States

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Trip Routes

46

Longest Drive

537.7 mi

Libby, MT

Quickest Drive

23m

Laurel, MT

Plan Around Billings, MT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Billings, MT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Libby, MT to Billings, MT 537.7 mi · 9h 37m Columbia Falls, MT to Billings, MT 457 mi · 8h 3m Kalispell, MT to Billings, MT 449.7 mi · 7h 59m Somers, MT to Billings, MT 441.4 mi · 7h 44m

Continue From Billings, MT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Billings, MT to Whitefish, MT 465.9 mi · 8h 14m Billings, MT to Evergreen, MT 451.4 mi · 7h 55m Billings, MT to Kalispell, MT 449.6 mi · 7h 54m Billings, MT to Frenchtown, MT 359.1 mi · 5h 57m

Trips from Billings, MT

Billings, MT to Whitefish, MT

465.9 mi 8h 14m

Billings, MT to Evergreen, MT

451.4 mi 7h 55m

Billings, MT to Kalispell, MT

449.6 mi 7h 54m

Billings, MT to Frenchtown, MT

359.1 mi 5h 57m

Billings, MT to Orchard Homes, MT

347.4 mi 5h 48m

Billings, MT to Missoula, MT

343.7 mi 5h 41m

Billings, MT to South Browning, MT

342.9 mi 6h 29m

Billings, MT to Deer Lodge, MT

262.9 mi 4h 25m

Billings, MT to Dillon, MT

256.1 mi 4h 45m

Billings, MT to Havre, MT

248.3 mi 5h 35m

Billings, MT to Clancy, MT

243.6 mi 4h 15m

Billings, MT to Ennis, MT

196.3 mi 3h 42m

Billings, MT to Miles City, MT

144.3 mi 2h 35m

Billings, MT to Bozeman, MT

141.8 mi 2h 27m

Billings, MT to Colstrip, MT

125.6 mi 2h 25m

Billings, MT to Lewistown, MT

125.3 mi 2h 37m

Billings, MT to Forsyth, MT

100.3 mi 1h 51m

Billings, MT to Crow Agency, MT

58.9 mi 59m

Driving from Billings, MT

On average, trips departing from Billings, MT run 236 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 14m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 466 miles (8h 14m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Billings, MT include Whitefish, MT (465.9 mi, 8h 14m), Evergreen, MT (451.4 mi, 7h 55m), Kalispell, MT (449.6 mi, 7h 54m), Frenchtown, MT (359.1 mi, 5h 57m), and Orchard Homes, MT (347.4 mi, 5h 48m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 236-mile drive from Billings, MT, expect to burn about 9.3 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 20 mapped routes leaving Billings, MT and 26 routes heading into Billings, MT, covering 46 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 466 miles.

The longest mapped route from Billings, MT covers 466 miles and takes approximately 8h 14m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.

The average route from Billings, MT runs about 236 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 14m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Billings, MT include Whitefish, MT, Evergreen, MT, Kalispell, MT and Frenchtown, MT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.