Origin
Crow Agency, MT
Late night in Crow Agency on Tuesday
Local time
4:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crow Agency, MT to Billings, MT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
59 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crow Agency, MT
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Billings, MT
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Crow Agency and Billings is a straightforward journey spanning 60.6 miles across Montana’s Mountain West region. You can expect to complete this drive in roughly 57 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. Budgeting about $10 for fuel will cover your transit, which relies on a mix of I-90, Highway 87 East, and 1st Avenue North. Because the trip is short and efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around your specific needs. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between two points in the same state, allowing you to focus on the destination rather than the logistics of the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 55.8 mi | 53m |
| 1st Avenue North | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 87 East | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| I 90 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 25th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Makawasha Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Montana Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 55.8 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crow Agency, MT and Billings, MT.
1
Start on Makawasha Avenue
321 ft
·
15 sec
·
Makawasha Avenue
2
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
4
Merge onto I 90; US 87; US 212
56 mi
·
53 min
·
I 90; US 87; US 212
5
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 87
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 90 Business; US 87
Toward I 90 Business, US 87 North: Lockwood, Roundup
6
Merge onto I 90 Business; US 87
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 87 East
7
At end of road, turn left onto I 90 Business
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Avenue North
8
Turn left onto North 25th Street
375 ft
·
15 sec
·
North 25th Street
9
Turn left onto I 90 Business
169 ft
·
5 sec
·
Montana Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
I 90 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Crow Agency, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 59 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
56.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
I 90 Business; US 87
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 87 toward I 90 Business, US 87 North: Lockwood, Roundup
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 Business, US 87 North: Lockwood, Ro...
4
56.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
I 90 Business; US 87 / US Highway 87 East
Merge onto I 90 Business; US 87 / US Highway 87 East
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
58.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
North 25th Street
Turn left onto North 25th Street
Navigation decision point
5
59 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 90 Business / Montana Avenue
Turn left onto I 90 Business / Montana Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.35 one way
$18.70 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.80 | $19.60 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.52 | $21.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Billings, MT
Late night in Billings on Tuesday
Local time
4:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip functions as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul. While you will utilize I-90, the route incorporates Highway 87 East and 1st Avenue North, requiring you to navigate various turns as you transition into Billings. You won't find yourself stuck in a single, endless stretch of highway; instead, the character of the road shifts as you leave Crow Agency and move toward the city. The driving experience is active and engaging, demanding more attention to navigation than a simple straight-line freeway commute. Expect a blend of road types that keeps the drive feeling dynamic throughout the hour-long transit.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.8 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and 1st Avenue North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 56.2 miles (I 90 Business; US 87): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.5 miles (I 90 Business; US 87 / US Highway 87 East): Merge point - match speed before joining.
About the Cities
Arriving in Billings, MT
Full guide →Billings is the largest city in Montana in Yellowstone County, 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 hosts the largest hospitals in a 500-mile radius, as such the medical profession is a major source of employment in the area. 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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 59 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.8 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 56.2 miles (I 90 Business; US 87): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.5 miles (I 90 Business; US 87 / US Highway 87 East): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Billings, MT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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