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Trip from Billings, MT to Roundup, MT

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

Drive Time

57m

Distance

49.4 mi

80 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

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

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

Billings, MT

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Downtown Roundup, MT, MT

Roundup, MT

James Mirakian

Trip Overview

The drive from Billings, MT to Roundup, MT covers 49.4 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North 18th Street, 1st Avenue North, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North 18th Street
1st Avenue North
Main Street
Roundup Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North 18th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

404 ft · 9 sec · 1st Avenue North
5

Continue on Main Street

3.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street
6

Turn slight left onto Roundup Road

44 mi · 48 min · Roundup Road
7

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Main Street
8

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

human settlement in Yellowstone County, Montana, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lockwood, MT

25 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

Lockwood, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lockwood, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.7 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.83 one way

$15.66 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $8.21 $16.41
premium $4.53 $8.81 $17.62
diesel $5.61 $10.91 $21.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.8 0 $5.19 $2.37
Efficient EV 12.4 0 $4.32 $1.98
EV Truck/SUV 19.8 0 $6.92 $3.16

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Billings, MT

Afternoon in Billings on Saturday

Local time

12:37 PM

MDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roundup, MT

Afternoon in Roundup on Saturday

Local time

12:37 PM

MDT

Current temp

46°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

28 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

57m 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?

49.4 mi in 57m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North 18th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Billings, MT to Roundup, MT is easy. At 57m 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 Roundup, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Billings, MT to Roundup, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Roundup, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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