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Trip from Billings, MT to Glasgow, MT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 8m

Distance

276.6 mi

445 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 56m ★
6 AM
6h 9m
8 AM
6h 34m
10 AM
6h 18m
12 PM
6h 15m
3 PM
6h 19m
5 PM
6h 33m
8 PM
6h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Yellowstone County, Montana, United States

Billings, MT

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city in and the county seat of Valley County, Montana, United States

Glasgow, MT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Billings, MT to Glasgow, MT covers 276.6 miles and takes about 6h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 191, Roundup Road, US 87 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.9 miles on US 191. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

138.3 miles from Billings, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 191 90.9 mi 2h 15m
Roundup Road 44.4 mi 48m
US 87 44.4 mi 1h 2m
North 1st Street East 40.8 mi 47m
1st Avenue North 29.8 mi 34m
MT 19 21.5 mi 31m
Main Street 4.2 mi 6m
Montana Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 191 — 90.9 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Billings, MT and Glasgow, 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

403 ft · 9 sec · 1st Avenue North
5

Continue on US 87

3.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
6

Turn slight left onto US 87

44 mi · 48 min · Roundup Road
7

Turn left onto US 12; US 87

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
8

Turn slight left onto US 87

44 mi · 1 hr 2 min · US 87
9

Continue on MT 19

21 mi · 31 min · MT 19
10

Continue on US 191

91 mi · 2 hr 15 min · US 191
11

Turn right onto US 2

41 mi · 47 min · North 1st Street East
12

Continue on US 2

29 mi · 33 min · 1st Avenue North
13

Turn right onto MT 42

38 ft · 0 sec · 6th Street North
14

Arrive at destination

MT 42

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 138.3 miles from Billings, MT, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.9 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 61 miles or 1h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 138.3 miles or 3h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glasgow, 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 276.6 miles and 6h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 US 191 for about 90.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census designated place in Blaine County, Montana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Belknap Agency, MT

138 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

Roundup, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grass Range, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 138.3 miles from Billings, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 191 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Eugene's Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Glasgow, Montana

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 276.6

Hours: 4–10 pm

+14062288552

Visit website

McCormick Cafe

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Billings, Montana

0 mi

Reynolds Market

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Glasgow, Montana

0.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Marble Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Billings, Montana

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14063847764

Visit website

Bearded Bean Coffee Co

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Billings, Montana

0.5 mi

Black Dog Coffee House x 10th Ave

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Billings, Montana

0.9 mi

Eugene's Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 276.6

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 4–10 pm

+14062288552

Visit website

McCormick Cafe

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Billings, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14062559555

Visit website

Reynolds Market

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 276.6

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+14062282633

Visit website

Taco Shack

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 276.6

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14062282979

Visit website

Macs Korner Dairy Queen

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 276.6

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14062288342

Visit website

Toodie's Cafe & Gallery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 276.6

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+14062282994

Visit website

Flip Burgers and Treats

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 276.6

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14062282997

Visit website

Oasis Lounge Eatery & Casino

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 276.6

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14062288006

Marble Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Billings, Montana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14063847764

Visit website

Bearded Bean Coffee Co

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Billings, Montana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14066967859

Black Dog Coffee House x 10th Ave

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Billings, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+14062818550

Visit website

Bull Mountain Brew

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Billings, Montana

Hours: 5:30 am–1 pm

Skyline Espresso

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Billings, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+14065344629

Visit website

Rebel Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Billings, Montana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14066711891

1Ō5 Brewing

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Billings, Montana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+14063846999

Visit website

Poly’s Place Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Billings, Montana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14066721044

Visit website

Wise Wonders Science and Discovery Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Billings, Montana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14067021280

Visit website

After Rage

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Billings, Montana

Hours: 3:30–9 pm

+14063715114

Visit website

Valley County Pioneer Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 276.6

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14062288692

Visit website

The Children’s Museum of Northeast Montana

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 276.6

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+14062284386

Visit website

DanWalt Botanical Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Billings, Montana

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+14062484003

Visit website

The Grand Escape Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Billings, Montana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14068608243

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 276.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
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

3
49.2 mi into trip | ~57m in | US 12; US 87 / Main Street

Turn left onto US 12; US 87 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
206.7 mi into trip | ~4h 48m in | US 2 / North 1st Street East

Turn right onto US 2 / North 1st Street East

Navigation decision point

3
276.6 mi into trip | ~6h 8m in | MT 42 / 6th Street North

Turn right onto MT 42 / 6th Street North

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.83 one way

$87.66 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $45.94 $91.89
premium $4.53 $49.34 $98.68
diesel $5.61 $61.07 $122.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Town Pump Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger

Billings, MT

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target T1333 (Billings, MT)

Billings, MT

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Electrify America: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 83 1 $29.04 $13.28
Efficient EV 69.2 0 $24.20 $11.06
EV Truck/SUV 110.6 1 $38.72 $17.70

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

32 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 15, 2026

Origin

Billings, MT

Morning in Billings on Saturday

Local time

11:35 AM

MDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glasgow, MT

Morning in Glasgow on Saturday

Local time

11:35 AM

MDT

Current temp

71°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

3 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

6h 8m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Billings, MT to Glasgow, MT covers 276.6 miles and takes about 6h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 191 is the longest continuous segment at about 90.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 8m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 4 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

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 49.2 miles (US 12; US 87 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 206.7 miles (US 2 / North 1st Street East): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 8m. Total distance: 276.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Billings, MT to Glasgow, MT covers 276.6 miles and takes about 6h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 191, Roundup Road, US 87. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 138.3 miles from Billings, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 8m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 4 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (I 90 Business / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 49.2 miles (US 12; US 87 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 206.7 miles (US 2 / North 1st Street East): Navigation decision point.

The route from Billings, MT to Glasgow, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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