Wolf Point to Billings is 316.1 miles and takes about 5h 50m via I 94 Business and State Highway 13, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Montana, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. Expect a straightforward journey with minimal fuss, making it a solid choice for a single-day trip. If you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground across the state, this route delivers.
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
158.1 miles from Wolf Point, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94 Business
210.3 mi
3h 29m
State Highway 13
46.7 mi
1h 9m
B Avenue
46.3 mi
50m
East Main Street
5.5 mi
8m
I 90
2.8 mi
3m
West Towne Street
1.5 mi
2m
1st Avenue North
1.2 mi
3m
US Highway 87 East
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 94 Business
— 210.3 mi, about 3h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolf Point, MT and Billings, MT.
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Start on MT 25
85 ft·7 sec·3rd Avenue South
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Turn left onto Anaconda Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·Anaconda Street
3
Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
245 ft·6 sec·South 1st Avenue
4
Turn right onto MT 25
5.5 mi·8 min·East Main Street
5
Turn straight onto MT 13
47 mi·1 hr 9 min·State Highway 13
6
Turn left onto MT 200
46 mi·50 min·B Avenue
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At end of road, turn right onto I 94 Business
1.5 mi·2 min·West Towne Street
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Take the ramp onto I 94 Business
0.1 mi·13 sec·I 94 Business
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 Business
210 mi·3 hr 29 min·I 94 Business
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Merge onto I 90; US 87; US 212
2.8 mi·3 min·I 90; US 87; US 212
11
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
12
Merge onto I 90 Business; US 87
1.2 mi·1 min·US Highway 87 East
13
At end of road, turn left onto I 90 Business
1.2 mi·3 min·1st Avenue North
14
Turn left onto North 25th Street
375 ft·15 sec·North 25th Street
15
Turn left onto I 90 Business
169 ft·5 sec·Montana Avenue
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Arrive at destination
I 90 Business
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 50m estimated duration, leaving Wolf Point in the morning will comfortably get you to Billings before evening. You'll only have one planned stop, so consider making it around the halfway point to stretch your legs. With a fuel cost estimated at $50, it’s wise to fill up before you leave Wolf Point to ensure you have ample gas for the 210.3-mile stretch on I 94 Business. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as services might be spaced out on some of the state highway sections.
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 158.1 miles from Wolf Point, MT, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 210.3 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 70 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.1 miles or 3h 9m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Billings, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wolf Point, 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 Wolf Point, MT
This is one driving day of about 316.1 miles and 5h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Wolf Point, 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 Business for about 210.3 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 316.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Anaconda Street
Turn left onto Anaconda Street
Navigation decision point
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|South 1st Avenue
Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
98.7 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|I 94 Business / West Towne Street
At end of road, turn right onto I 94 Business / West Towne Street
Navigation decision point
5
313.3 mi into trip|~5h 44m 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...
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316.1 mi into trip|~5h 50m in|I 90 Business / Montana Avenue
Turn left onto I 90 Business / Montana Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.09 one way
$100.18 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg111 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$52.50
$105.01
premium
$4.53
$56.39
$112.78
diesel
$5.61
$69.79
$139.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.8
1
$33.19
$15.17
Efficient EV
79
0
$27.66
$12.64
EV Truck/SUV
126.4
1
$44.25
$20.23
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 Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Wolf Point, MT
Night
in Wolf Point on Saturday
Local time
9:05 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Billings, MT
Night
in Billings on Saturday
Local time
9:05 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
30 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
5h 50m 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 is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on I 94 Business, spanning 210.3 miles. For much of the trip, the road will feel familiar and direct, allowing for steady progress. While the bulk is highway, you'll also navigate sections of State Highway 13 and B Avenue, offering slight variations in the driving experience as you approach your destination.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 210.3 mi on I 94 Business.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 Business and State Highway 13. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Anaconda Street.
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 50m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Anaconda Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 98.7 miles (I 94 Business / West Towne Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 50m. Total distance: 316.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 210.3 miles on I 94 Business. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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: near the start (Anaconda Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 98.7 miles (I 94 Business / West Towne Street): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 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 Billings, MT before the return drive.
