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
23
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
3
Under 2 hours
6 total in this range
Crow Agency, MT
59m58.9 mi one way
This trip takes you to Crow Agency, MT, just under an hour away. It's a short, mostly highway drive that gets you to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. With a drive score of 7, it's a solid choice for a quick historical outing without a long commitment.
Forsyth, MT
1h 51m100.3 mi one way
Head to Forsyth, MT, for a 1.9-hour drive on mostly highway. This route covers about 100 miles with mostly flat terrain, offering a decent drive score of 8. It's a longer day trip than some options, but still manageable without an overnight stay.
Laurel, MT
23m16.4 mi one way
The shortest trip from Billings, this drive to Laurel, MT, is only 16.4 miles and takes about 24 minutes. It's a straightforward, mostly highway route on flat terrain with a drive score of 7. Perfect for a very quick excursion out of the city.
Hardin, MT
49m46.5 mi one way
This 46.5-mile drive to Hardin, MT, takes about 48 minutes. It's a mostly highway route with flat terrain and a drive score of 6. Like the Crow Agency trip, it offers access to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, making it a good option for a dose of history.
Absarokee, MT
1h 8m56.1 mi one way
A 56.1-mile drive, this trip to Absarokee, MT, will take around 1 hour and 6 minutes. It's a mostly highway route with a drive score of 7. This option doesn't feature nearby parks but offers a straightforward drive into Montana.
Full-day getaway
Lewistown, MT
2h 37m125.3 mi one way
For a longer drive with a higher rating, consider Lewistown, MT. This 125.3-mile trip takes 2.6 hours and features a mixed highway and surface road profile with a strong drive score of 10. It's a good option if you're looking for a more substantial drive into the state.
Colstrip, MT
2h 25m125.6 mi one way
This 125.6-mile drive to Colstrip, MT, will take about 2.4 hours. It's a mostly highway route with a drive score of 8. This option also provides access to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, combining distance with historical significance.
Miles City, MT
2h 35m144.3 mi one way
A 144.3-mile drive to Miles City, MT, takes about 2.6 hours. This mostly highway route has flat terrain and a drive score of 8. It’s one of the longer day trips available, offering a solid stretch of driving through Montana.
Bozeman, MT
2h 27m141.8 mi one way
This 141.8-mile drive to Bozeman, MT, will take approximately 2.5 hours. It's a mostly highway route with flat terrain and a drive score of 8. It's a good choice if you're looking for a substantial drive to a larger city without the longest travel time.
Ennis, MT
3h 42m196.3 mi one way
Consider Ennis, MT, for a longer drive of 196.3 miles, taking around 3.7 hours. This mostly highway route has a drive score of 8. It's a more significant commitment than shorter trips, ideal for a full day out.
Weekend trip
11 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.
Frenchtown, MT
5h 57m359.1 mi one way
The longest option, this 359.1-mile drive to Frenchtown, MT, takes 6 hours and features high-altitude sections with notable climbs. With a drive score of 8, it's a substantial journey, best suited for those wanting a significant road trip experience.
Orchard Homes, MT
5h 48m347.4 mi one way
Dillon, MT
4h 45m256.1 mi one way
Deer Lodge, MT
4h 25m262.9 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
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Lewistown, MT
2h 37m125.3 mi one way
Havre, MT
5h 35m248.3 mi one way
Colstrip, MT
2h 25m125.6 mi one way
Miles City, MT
2h 35m144.3 mi one way
Bozeman, MT
2h 27m141.8 mi one way
Dillon, MT
4h 45m256.1 mi one way
Kalispell, MT
7h 54m449.6 mi one way
Hardin, MT
49m46.5 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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