Billings, MT Road Trips

Billings, MT serves as a quiet starting point in the Mountain West, connecting drivers to 15 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 16-mile quick runs to 359-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Billings, MT spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

32

Longest Drive

537.7 mi

Libby, MT

Quickest Drive

23m

Laurel, MT

Plan Around Billings, MT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Billings, MT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Libby, MT to Billings, MT 537.7 mi · 9h 37m Evergreen, MT to Billings, MT 451.1 mi · 7h 55m Kalispell, MT to Billings, MT 432.1 mi · 7h 9m Columbia Falls, MT to Billings, MT 430.6 mi · 7h 23m

Continue From Billings, MT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Billings, MT to Frenchtown, MT 359.1 mi · 5h 57m Billings, MT to Orchard Homes, MT 347.4 mi · 5h 48m Billings, MT to Missoula, MT 345.4 mi · 5h 1m Billings, MT to South Browning, MT 342.9 mi · 6h 29m

Trips from Billings, MT

Billings, MT to Frenchtown, MT

359.1 mi 5h 57m

Billings, MT to Orchard Homes, MT

347.4 mi 5h 48m

Billings, MT to Missoula, MT

345.4 mi 5h 1m

Billings, MT to South Browning, MT

342.9 mi 6h 29m

Billings, MT to Deer Lodge, MT

262.9 mi 4h 25m

Billings, MT to Dillon, MT

256.1 mi 4h 45m

Billings, MT to Havre, MT

248.4 mi 4h 27m

Billings, MT to Clancy, MT

243.6 mi 4h 15m

Billings, MT to Miles City, MT

144.1 mi 2h 13m

Billings, MT to Bozeman, MT

141.8 mi 2h 27m

Billings, MT to Lewistown, MT

125.4 mi 2h 17m

Billings, MT to Forsyth, MT

100.3 mi 1h 51m

Billings, MT to Crow Agency, MT

58.9 mi 59m

Billings, MT to Hardin, MT

46.5 mi 49m

Billings, MT to Laurel, MT

16.4 mi 23m

Driving from Billings, MT

On average, trips departing from Billings, MT run 203 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 28m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 359 miles (6h 29m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Billings, MT include Frenchtown, MT (359.1 mi, 5h 57m), Orchard Homes, MT (347.4 mi, 5h 48m), Missoula, MT (345.4 mi, 5h 1m), South Browning, MT (342.9 mi, 6h 29m), and Deer Lodge, MT (262.9 mi, 4h 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 203-mile drive from Billings, MT, expect to burn about 8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 mapped routes leaving Billings, MT and 17 routes heading into Billings, MT, covering 32 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 359 miles.

The longest mapped route from Billings, MT covers 359 miles and takes approximately 6h 29m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.

The average route from Billings, MT runs about 203 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Billings, MT include Frenchtown, MT, Orchard Homes, MT, Missoula, MT and South Browning, MT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.