Trip from Billings, MT to Warm Springs, MT

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 90, Montana Avenue, Laurel Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 123.8 miles from Billings, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

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.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Billings, MT to Warm Springs, MT?

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

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

4h 9m

Distance

247.6 mi

398 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 57m ★

6 AM

4h 10m

8 AM

4h 36m

10 AM

4h 19m

12 PM

4h 16m

3 PM

4h 20m

5 PM

4h 35m

8 PM

4h 2m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Billings, MT to Warm Springs, MT covers 247.6 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, Montana Avenue, Laurel Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 242.9 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.24 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

123.8 miles from Billings, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 247.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 9m highway drive covering 247.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and Montana Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 242.9 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 242.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Montana Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North 23rd Street.

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 4h 9m 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 (North 23rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 90 Business / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 90 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 23rd Street

Turn left onto North 23rd Street

Navigation decision point

4

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 90 Business / 1st Avenue North

Turn left onto I 90 Business / 1st Avenue North

Navigation decision point

6

4 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 90 Business

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 Business toward Butte, I 90 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Butte, I 90 West

5

230.2 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in | I 90

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 toward I 90 West: Missoula

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 90 West: Missoula

5

247.5 mi into trip | ~4h 9m in | MT 48 / Gas City Road

Turn left onto MT 48 / Gas City Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	242.9 mi	3h 59m
Montana Avenue	1.5 mi	2m
Laurel Road	1.4 mi	2m
1st Avenue North	0.9 mi	3m
I 90 Business	0.4 mi	<1m
Gas City Road	<0.1 mi	<1m
Division Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
North 23rd Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 242.9 mi, about 3h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Billings, MT and Warm Springs, MT.

1

Start on I 90 Business

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Montana Avenue

2

Turn left onto North 23rd Street

372 ft · 21 sec · North 23rd Street

3

Turn left onto I 90 Business

0.9 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue North

4

Turn left onto I 90 Business

447 ft · 9 sec · Division Street

5

Continue on I 90 Business

1.3 mi · 1 min · Montana Avenue

6

Continue on I 90 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · Laurel Road

7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 Business

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 90 Business

Toward Butte, I 90 West

8

Merge onto I 90; US 212

105 mi · 1 hr 43 min · I 90; US 212

9

Continue on I 90; US 89; US 191

7.0 mi · 6 min · I 90; US 89; US 191

10

Continue on I 90; US 191

113 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 90; US 191

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

17 mi · 15 min · I 90

Toward I 90 West: Missoula

12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward Warm Springs

13

Turn left onto MT 48

512 ft · 8 sec · Gas City Road

14

Arrive at destination

MT 48

Trip Plan

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 123.8 miles from Billings, MT, or about 2h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 242.9 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 54 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 123.8 miles or 2h 5m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warm Springs, 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 247.6 miles and 4h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 I 90 for about 242.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 123.8 mi from Billings, MT · 2h 5m into the drive

city and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Livingston, MT

124 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.

Popular next leg

Livingston, MT to Warm Springs, MT

131.3 mi · 2h 14m

Pacing Suggestions

Absarokee, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Livingston, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.8 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 I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 242.9 miles.

Arriving in Warm Springs, MT

The final approach into Warm Springs, 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 Warm Springs, MT.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

The Daily

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bozeman, Montana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 141.5

Hours: 6 am–6:30 pm

+14065854574

Visit website

Montana Ale Works

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bozeman, Montana

0.8 mi

Western Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bozeman, Montana

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Roly-Poly Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bozeman, Montana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141.5

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14069228080

Visit website

Treeline Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bozeman, Montana

0.4 mi

Marble Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Billings, Montana

0.2 mi

The Daily

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 141.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6:30 pm

+14065854574

Visit website

Montana Ale Works

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 141.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14065877700

Visit website

Western Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 141.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14065870436

Visit website

Dave's Sushi

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 141.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14065561351

Visit website

NaRa Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Billings, Montana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14062458866

Visit website

MacKenzie River Pizza Co.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 141.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14065870055

Visit website

Pakeezah Authentic Indian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 141.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+14064041800

Visit website

Stompin Grounds

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Billings, Montana

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16194956551

Roly-Poly Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14069228080

Visit website

Treeline Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+14062192501

Visit website

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

Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+14065861212

Visit website

Rockford Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+14065561053

Visit website

Nexus Drive Up Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14065458089

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 229.9

Butte, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 229.9

Butte, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 141.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18884672669

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 141.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 141.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484262

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 141.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 141.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 141.5

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

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

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

Dumas Brothel

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 229.9

Butte, Montana

+14063519922

Visit website

Piccadilly Museum of Transportation

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 229.9

Butte, Montana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14067233034

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.24 one way

$78.47 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$41.13	$82.25
premium	$4.53	$44.17	$88.34
diesel	$5.61	$54.67	$109.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Butte, Montana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network

Bozeman, Montana

Rivian

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Bozeman, Montana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Bozeman, Montana

Other

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Butte, Montana

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Bozeman, Montana

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bozeman, Montana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Bozeman, Montana

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink: 4 Tesla: 2 Rivian: 1 Other: 1 Electrify America: 1 ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.3	0	$26.00	$11.88
Efficient EV	61.9	0	$21.67	$9.90
EV Truck/SUV	99	1	$34.66	$15.85

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Night in Billings on Thursday

Local time

9:57 PM

MDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warm Springs, MT

Night in Warm Springs on Thursday

Local time

9:57 PM

MDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Livingston, MT

124 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

34 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

4h 9m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Billings, MT to Warm Springs, MT covers 247.6 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, Montana Avenue, Laurel Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 123.8 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 $39.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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.

This is a straightforward 4h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North 23rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 90 Business / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 90 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

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Trip from Billings, MT to Warm Springs, MT

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Warm Springs, MT

Nearby Places

The Daily

Roly-Poly Coffee Co.

The Daily

Montana Ale Works

Western Café

Dave's Sushi

NaRa Restaurant

MacKenzie River Pizza Co.

Pakeezah Authentic Indian Restaurant

Stompin Grounds

Roly-Poly Coffee Co.

Treeline Coffee Roasters

Marble Coffee Co

Bearded Bean Coffee Co

Black Dog Coffee House x 10th Ave

Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot

Rockford Coffee

Nexus Drive Up Coffee

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Rivian Adventure Network

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Wise Wonders Science and Discovery Museum

After Rage

DanWalt Botanical Gardens

The Grand Escape Room

Dumas Brothel

Piccadilly Museum of Transportation

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

34 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 9m on the road

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