Road Trips from Billings, MT
Billings sets you up for a variety of day trips, with options ranging from under an hour to over six hours away. You've got mostly highway routes perfect for covering ground, with a few that feature flat terrain and others with higher altitude climbs. Several nearby parks are accessible, including the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, making it easy to incorporate historical sites into shorter excursions. If you're looking for a quick escape or a longer drive, Billings offers a good mix.
Total Routes
17
Shortest
3.4h
With Parks Nearby
6
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
15 total in this range
Havre, MT
5h 35m248.3 mi one way
This is a longer haul to Havre, MT, covering 248.3 miles in about 5.6 hours. It’s a mostly highway route with a strong drive score of 9. This is one of the longest options, suitable for an extended day trip or the start of a longer journey.
Dillon, MT
4h 45m256.1 mi one way
Deer Lodge, MT
4h 25m262.9 mi one way
Clancy, MT
4h 15m243.6 mi one way
Great Falls, MT
4h 9m218.9 mi one way
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Havre, MT
5h 35m248.3 mi one way
Dillon, MT
4h 45m256.1 mi one way
Deer Lodge, MT
4h 25m262.9 mi one way
Clancy, MT
4h 15m243.6 mi one way
Havre, MT
5h 35m248.3 mi one way
Dillon, MT
4h 45m256.1 mi one way
Deer Lodge, MT
4h 25m262.9 mi one way
Great Falls, MT
4h 9m218.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers access to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument via mostly highway routes. Terrain is generally flat, making for accessible drives.
Summer
Summer is ideal for the longer drives, including those with high-altitude sections. Parks like Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument are fully accessible.
Fall
Fall provides opportunities for drives through flat terrain and mostly highway routes. The Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument remains accessible.
Winter
Winter driving conditions may impact the longer routes. Shorter, mostly highway trips to areas with flat terrain are more feasible.
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