Origin
Billings, MT
Morning in Billings on Saturday
Local time
11:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Billings, MT to Crow Agency, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Billings, MT
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Crow Agency, MT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Billings to Crow Agency, you are looking at a straightforward 58.9-mile transit across Montana’s Mountain West region. This drive typically takes about 59 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, the journey is both efficient and budget-friendly. You will primarily utilize I-90 and US Highway 87 East to complete the trip. Because the distance is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay; it is perfectly manageable as a quick round trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 55.6 mi | 52m |
| US Highway 87 East | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Montana Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 90 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 18th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Makawasha Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 55.6 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Billings, MT and Crow Agency, 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
275 ft
·
8 sec
·
1st Avenue North
5
Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 87
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 87 East
6
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 87
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 90 Business; US 87
7
Continue on I 90; US 87; US 212
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 90; US 87; US 212
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90; US 87; US 212
52 mi
·
49 min
·
I 90; US 87; US 212
Toward I 90 East: Sheridan
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward Crow Agency, Baaxuwuaashe
10
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Makawasha Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Halfway reset
Meal breakThe midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Billings, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 58.5 — 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
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 90 Business; US 87 / US Highway 87 East
Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 87 / US Highway 87 East
Navigation decision point
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 90 Business; US 87
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 87
Navigation decision point
5
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 90; US 87; US 212
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90; US 87; US 212 toward I 90 East: Sheridan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 East: Sheridan
5
58.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Crow Agency, Baaxuwuaashe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Crow Agency, Baaxuwuaashe
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.33 one way
$18.67 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.51 | $21.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Crow Agency, MT
Morning in Crow Agency on Saturday
Local time
11:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29 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
59m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience as 97% of your travel takes place on major roads. The route is dominated by a substantial 55.6-mile stretch along I-90, which serves as the backbone of your journey. You will start by navigating 1st Avenue North before transitioning to the interstate for the vast majority of your time behind the wheel. The road maintains a consistent pace, offering a steady drive that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvering. It is a no-nonsense commute that gets you from point A to point B with minimal deviation.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.6 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US Highway 87 East. 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.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (I 90 Business / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 90 Business; US 87 / US Highway 87 East): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 90 Business; US 87): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.6 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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: at 0.5 miles (I 90 Business / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 90 Business; US 87 / US Highway 87 East): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 90 Business; US 87): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crow Agency, MT before heading back.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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