Origin
Billings, MT
Evening in Billings on Sunday
Local time
7:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Billings, MT to Miles City, MT
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
144.1 mi
232 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Billings, MT
John De Leon
Miles City, MT
Alex Moliski
Trip Overview
Connecting Billings to Miles City, this 144.1-mile trek takes approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes to complete. You will navigate primarily via North 18th Street, 1st Avenue North, and Highway 87 East as you traverse the Mountain West region. Since this is a relatively short distance, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you likely won't need to book an overnight stay. Budgeting about $20 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-day journey. Because you remain within Montana throughout the entire trip, you can expect a consistent regional feel that keeps your travel planning simple and efficient.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.1 miles from Billings, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route requires more active navigation as you transition through various local roads. Because there is a 0% highway share, you won't be cruising along high-speed interstates for long stretches. The longest uninterrupted stretch is currently 0 miles on North 18th Street, which highlights the localized nature of this transit. You will spend your time navigating through the specific turns of the local network rather than settling into a steady, long-distance highway rhythm.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 18th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Billings, MT to Miles City, MT is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Billings, MT to Miles City, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 18th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 87 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North 18th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Billings, MT and Miles City, MT.
1
Start on Montana Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Montana Avenue
2
Turn left onto North 18th Street
420 ft
·
9 sec
·
North 18th Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Avenue North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue North
4
Continue on 1st Avenue North
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
1st Avenue North
5
Turn right onto US Highway 87 East
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 87 East
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
7
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
3 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
135 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
·
I 94 East: Bismark
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Miles City, Jordan
3.6 mi
·
5 min
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I 94 Business: Miles City, Jordan
10
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the shorter duration of this 144.1-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule. Since there are no designated stops on this specific route, ensure you are fueled up and ready to go before you pull away from Billings. Keep a close watch on your navigation as you transition between North 18th Street and 1st Avenue North, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires frequent adjustments. Being prepared for a local, non-highway driving experience will make your trip to Miles City much smoother. If you prefer a relaxed pace, treat this as a direct point-to-point transit that rewards early morning starts to avoid local traffic congestion.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 72.1 miles from Billings, MT, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.1 miles or 1h 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 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miles City, 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 144.1 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Billings, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.1 mi from Billings, MT · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.1 miles from Billings, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Miles City, MT
The final approach into Miles City, MT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Miles City, MT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.83 one way
$45.67 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $24.00 | $48.01 |
| premium | $4.53 | $25.69 | $51.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.01 | $64.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.13 | $6.92 |
| Efficient EV | 36 | 0 | $12.61 | $5.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.6 | 0 | $20.17 | $9.22 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Miles City, MT
Evening in Miles City on Sunday
Local time
7:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
34°F
Forsyth, MT
72 mi in
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
1 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
2h 13m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Billings, MT to Miles City, MT covers 144.1 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 18th Street, 1st Avenue North, Highway 87 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.1 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 $22.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Billings, MT to Miles City, MT is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Billings, MT to Miles City, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Billings, MT to Miles City, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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