Trip from Glasgow, MT to Billings, MT

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

Drive Time

6h 9m

Distance

276.7 mi

445 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 56m ★

6 AM

6h 9m

8 AM

6h 35m

10 AM

6h 18m

12 PM

6h 16m

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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Trip Overview

The drive from Glasgow, MT to Billings, MT covers 276.7 miles and takes about 6h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Central Avenue, US 87, 1st Avenue West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.9 miles on Central Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.85 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 Glasgow, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 9m. Total distance: 276.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Glasgow, MT to Billings, MT covers 276.7 miles and takes about 6h 9m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Central Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 90.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 early in the drive near US 2 / 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 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 5 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2 / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 69.9 miles (US 191 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 227.4 miles (US 12; US 87 / 1st Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 2 / 1st Avenue North

Turn left onto US 2 / 1st Avenue North

Navigation decision point

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69.9 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | US 191 / Central Avenue

Turn left onto US 191 / Central Avenue

Navigation decision point

5

227.4 mi into trip | ~5h 11m in | US 12; US 87 / 1st Avenue West

Turn right onto US 12; US 87 / 1st Avenue West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

4

276.6 mi into trip | ~6h 8m in | North 25th Street

Turn left onto North 25th Street

Navigation decision point

5

276.7 mi into trip | ~6h 9m in | I 90 Business / Montana Avenue

Turn left onto I 90 Business / Montana Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Central Avenue	90.9 mi	2h 15m
US 87	45.1 mi	1h 4m
1st Avenue West	44.4 mi	48m
Lewis and Clark Trail	40.3 mi	46m
Highway 2	28.9 mi	32m
MT 19	21.5 mi	31m
Main Street	3.5 mi	5m
1st Avenue North	1.4 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Central Avenue — 90.9 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MT 42

38 ft · 7 sec · 6th Street North

2

Turn left onto US 2

0.2 mi · 12 sec · 1st Avenue North

3

Continue on US 2

29 mi · 32 min · Highway 2

4

Continue on US 2

40 mi · 46 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

5

Continue on US 2

0.6 mi · 47 sec · North 1st Street East

6

Turn left onto US 191

91 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Central Avenue

7

Continue on MT 19

21 mi · 31 min · MT 19

8

Continue on US 87

45 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US 87

9

Turn right onto US 12; US 87

44 mi · 48 min · 1st Avenue West

Use the right lane.

10

Continue on US 87

261 ft · 6 sec · Roundup Road

11

Turn right onto US 87

3.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

12

Turn straight onto I 90 Business

1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

13

Turn left onto North 25th Street

375 ft · 15 sec · North 25th Street

14

Turn left onto I 90 Business

169 ft · 5 sec · Montana Avenue

15

Arrive at destination

I 90 Business

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 Glasgow, MT, or about 3h 2m 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 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 138.3 miles or 3h 2m 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 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Billings, MT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Glasgow, 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 Glasgow, MT

This is one driving day of about 276.7 miles and 6h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Glasgow, 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 Central Avenue for about 90.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 138.3 mi from Glasgow, MT · 3h 2m into the drive

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

Malta, 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 Glasgow, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

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

Arriving in Billings, MT

The final approach into Billings, 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 Billings, MT.

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 start, right off the route

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

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 end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 276.7

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 start, right off the route

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

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 4–10 pm

+14062288552

Visit website

McCormick Cafe

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 276.7

Billings, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14062559555

Visit website

Reynolds Market

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+14062282633

Visit website

Taco Shack

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14062282979

Visit website

Macs Korner Dairy Queen

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14062288342

Visit website

Toodie's Cafe & Gallery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+14062282994

Visit website

Flip Burgers and Treats

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14062282997

Visit website

Oasis Lounge Eatery & Casino

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

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

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14062288006

Marble Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 276.7

Billings, Montana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14063847764

Visit website

Bearded Bean Coffee Co

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 276.7

Billings, Montana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14066967859

Black Dog Coffee House x 10th Ave

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 276.7

Billings, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+14062818550

Visit website

Bull Mountain Brew

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 276.7

Billings, Montana

Hours: 5:30 am–1 pm

Skyline Espresso

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 276.7

Billings, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+14065344629

Visit website

Rebel Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 276.7

Billings, Montana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14066711891

1Ō5 Brewing

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 276.7

Billings, Montana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+14063846999

Visit website

Poly’s Place Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 276.7

Billings, Montana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14066721044

Visit website

Wise Wonders Science and Discovery Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 276.7

Billings, Montana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14067021280

Visit website

After Rage

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 276.7

Billings, Montana

Hours: 3:30–9 pm

+14063715114

Visit website

Valley County Pioneer Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14062288692

Visit website

The Children’s Museum of Northeast Montana

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+14062284386

Visit website

DanWalt Botanical Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 276.7

Billings, Montana

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+14062484003

Visit website

The Grand Escape Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 276.7

Billings, Montana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14068608243

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.85 one way

$87.69 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$45.96	$91.92
premium	$4.53	$49.36	$98.72
diesel	$5.61	$61.09	$122.18

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.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	83	1	$29.05	$13.28
Efficient EV	69.2	0	$24.21	$11.07
EV Truck/SUV	110.7	1	$38.74	$17.71

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

Glasgow, MT

Morning in Glasgow on Saturday

Local time

7:28 AM

MDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Billings, MT

Morning in Billings on Saturday

Local time

7:28 AM

MDT

Current temp

74°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 9m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Glasgow, MT to Billings, MT covers 276.7 miles and takes about 6h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Central Avenue, US 87, 1st Avenue West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

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

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.85 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 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 5 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2 / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 69.9 miles (US 191 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 227.4 miles (US 12; US 87 / 1st Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Glasgow, MT to Billings, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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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 Billings, MT

Nearby Places

Eugene's Pizza

Marble Coffee Co

Eugene's Pizza

McCormick Cafe

Reynolds Market

Taco Shack

Macs Korner Dairy Queen

Toodie's Cafe & Gallery

Flip Burgers and Treats

Oasis Lounge Eatery & Casino

Marble Coffee Co

Bearded Bean Coffee Co

Black Dog Coffee House x 10th Ave

Bull Mountain Brew

Skyline Espresso

Rebel Coffee

1Ō5 Brewing

Poly’s Place Coffee

Wise Wonders Science and Discovery Museum

After Rage

Valley County Pioneer Museum

The Children’s Museum of Northeast Montana

DanWalt Botanical Gardens

The Grand Escape Room

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Glasgow, MT

Billings, MT

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 9m on the road

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