Billings, MT to Wolf Point, MT is 315.9 miles and takes about 5h 51m via I 94 and State Highway 13, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, primarily traversing Montana. Expect a straightforward, predominantly highway drive with minimal complexity. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is ideal for those looking to cover ground efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
157.9 miles from Billings, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 41m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
209.2 mi
3h 30m
State Highway 13
46.7 mi
1h 9m
MT 200 S
45.3 mi
49m
MT 25
5.7 mi
8m
I 90
3.1 mi
3m
I 94 Business
2 mi
3m
US Highway 87 East
1.3 mi
1m
Alder Avenue
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 209.2 mi, about 3h 30m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~171 veh/hr typical
· worst 254
Quietest
2 AM
~16 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Billings, MT and Wolf Point, MT.
1
Start on I 90 Business
0.5 mi·1 min·Montana Avenue
2
Turn left onto I 90 Business
420 ft·8 sec·North 18th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto I 90 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·1st Avenue North
4
Continue on 1st Avenue North
275 ft·8 sec·1st Avenue North
5
Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 87
1.3 mi·1 min·US Highway 87 East
6
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 87
0.3 mi·40 sec·I 90 Business; US 87
7
Continue on I 90; US 87; US 212
3.1 mi·3 min·I 90; US 87; US 212
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
209 mi·3 hr 30 min·I 94
Toward I 94 East: Bismark
9
Take the exit onto I 94 Business
2.0 mi·3 min·I 94 Business
Toward I 94 Business: Glendive, Circle
10
Turn left onto MT 200S
1.0 mi·1 min·Alder Avenue
11
Continue on MT 200 S
45 mi·49 min·MT 200 S
12
Turn right onto MT 13
47 mi·1 hr 9 min·State Highway 13
13
Keep slight left at fork onto MT 25
5.7 mi·8 min·MT 25
14
Turn right onto MT 25
85 ft·1 sec·3rd Avenue South
15
Arrive at destination
MT 25
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 51m driving time, starting your trip in Billings, MT early in the morning is advisable to allow ample daylight. The route is designed for a single day, so you'll have flexibility for brief stops. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a significant break is over 200 miles on I 94. Plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially as you approach Wolf Point, MT.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 157.9 miles from Billings, MT, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 209.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 69 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.9 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wolf Point, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Billings, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Billings, MT
This is one driving day of about 315.9 miles and 5h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Billings, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 209.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 263.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|I 90 Business / 1st Avenue North
At end of road, turn right onto I 90 Business / 1st Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
6 mi into trip|~8m in|I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94 East: Bismark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 94 East: Bismark
5
215.2 mi into trip|~3h 38m in|I 94 Business
Take the exit onto I 94 Business toward I 94 Business: Glendive, Circle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 94 Business: Glendive, Circle
4
217.2 mi into trip|~3h 42m in|MT 200S / Alder Avenue
Turn left onto MT 200S / Alder Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
263.5 mi into trip|~4h 33m in|MT 13 / State Highway 13
Turn right onto MT 13 / State Highway 13
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.90 one way
$113.80 round trip
$4.58/gal25.4 MPG avg111 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.78
$59.42
$118.85
premium
$5.11
$63.50
$127.01
diesel
$6.18
$76.85
$153.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.8
1
$33.17
$15.16
Efficient EV
79
0
$27.64
$12.64
EV Truck/SUV
126.4
1
$44.23
$20.22
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Billings, MT
Evening
in Billings on Monday
Local time
8:13 PM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Mostly Clear
WSW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 18 at 11:53AM MDT until October 19 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Destination
Wolf Point, MT
Evening
in Wolf Point on Monday
Local time
8:13 PM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Mostly Clear
ENE 8 to 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 18 at 11:53AM MDT until October 19 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 51m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is nearly all highway, with 99% of the 315.9 miles on paved roads like I 94, State Highway 13, and MT 200 S. You'll experience a long stretch of 209.2 miles on I 94 before transitioning to other highways. The shift from the interstate to surface roads will be subtle, given the high percentage of highway driving.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 209.2 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and State Highway 13. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near I 90 Business / 1st Avenue North.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 51m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (I 90 Business / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 215.2 miles (I 94 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Billings is the largest city in Montana, with an estimated 110,000 people (2019). As a destination, Billings does a significant amount of convention business and is also the host to various regional events such as music festivals, athletic contests, rodeos, and outdoor activities. Billings is also a frequent overnight or meal stop for westbound visitors to Yellowstone National Park, as it is the last major city for visitors going to the park via the Beartooth Highway.
Top landmarks
•Masonic Temple — building in Billings, Montana
•United States Post Office and Courthouse–Billings — post office in Billings, United States of America
•Northern Hotel — historic hotel in Billings, Montana, United States
Wolf Point is a town in northeastern Montana. About 2,500 people live there. It is the largest community on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. The reservation is home to both the Assiniboine and Sioux Nation. It is unusual to have two tribes on the same reservation.
The longest stretch is about 209.2 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through MT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (I 90 Business / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 215.2 miles (I 94 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Wolf Point, MT before the return drive.
