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Trip from Glendive, MT to Billings, MT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 44m

Distance

220.4 mi

355 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 32m ★
6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 37m

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

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Glendive, MT

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Billings, MT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Glendive, MT to Billings, MT covers 220.4 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, I 90, 1st Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 212.8 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

110.2 miles from Glendive, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 220.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 44m highway drive covering 220.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and I 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 212.8 miles on I 94.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 212.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 90. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near MT 16.

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 3h 44m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (MT 16): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 217.6 miles (I 90 Business; US 87): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | MT 16

Turn right onto MT 16

Navigation decision point

5
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
217.6 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in | I 90 Business; US 87

Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 87 toward I 90 Business, US 87 North: Lockwood, Roundup

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 90 Business, US 87 North: Lockwood, Ro...
4
217.8 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in | I 90 Business; US 87 / US Highway 87 East

Merge onto I 90 Business; US 87 / US Highway 87 East

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
220.3 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in | I 90 Business / Montana Avenue

Turn left onto I 90 Business / Montana Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 212.8 mi 3h 31m
I 90 2.8 mi 3m
1st Avenue North 1.2 mi 3m
US Highway 87 East 1.2 mi 1m
West Towne Street 1.1 mi 2m
MT 16 0.7 mi 1m
I 90 Business 0.3 mi <1m
North 25th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 212.8 mi, about 3h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on I 94 Business

25 ft · 2 sec · Merrill Avenue
2

Turn right onto I 94 Business

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Towne Street
3

Turn right onto MT 16

0.7 mi · 1 min · MT 16
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
5

Merge onto I 94

213 mi · 3 hr 31 min · I 94
6

Merge onto I 90; US 87; US 212

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 90; US 87; US 212
7

Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 87

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 90 Business; US 87
Toward I 90 Business, US 87 North: Lockwood, Roundup
8

Merge onto I 90 Business; US 87

1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 87 East
9

At end of road, turn left onto I 90 Business

1.2 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue North
10

Turn left onto North 25th Street

375 ft · 15 sec · North 25th Street
11

Turn left onto I 90 Business

169 ft · 5 sec · Montana Avenue
12

Arrive at destination

I 90 Business

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 110.2 miles from Glendive, MT, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 212.8 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 48 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.2 miles or 1h 52m 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 2m

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 Glendive, 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 Glendive, MT

This is one driving day of about 220.4 miles and 3h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Glendive, 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 94 for about 212.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 110.2 mi from Glendive, MT · 1h 52m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Forsyth, MT

110 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

Forsyth, MT to Billings, MT

100.3 mi · 1h 49m

Pacing Suggestions

Miles City, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Forsyth, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.2 miles from Glendive, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 212.8 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.

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 Gust Hauf

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Glendive, Montana

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14063654451

Visit website

Los Amigos of Glendive

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Glendive, Montana

0 mi

Beer Jug

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Glendive, Montana

0.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Crazy Woman Espresso

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Glendive, Montana

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+14063777614

Visit website

Crav'ns

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Glendive, Montana

0.1 mi

Marble Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Billings, Montana

0.2 mi

The Gust Hauf

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Glendive, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14063654451

Visit website

Los Amigos of Glendive

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Glendive, Montana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14063775074

Visit website

Beer Jug

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Glendive, Montana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14063779986

Visit website

Black Sheep Market

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Glendive, Montana

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Re-Treat

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

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

Glendive, Montana

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14063776140

Visit website

Reynolds Market

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Glendive, Montana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+14063774923

Visit website

NaRa Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 220.4

Billings, Montana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14062458866

Visit website

Stompin Grounds

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 220.4

Billings, Montana

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16194956551

Crazy Woman Espresso

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Glendive, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+14063777614

Visit website

Crav'ns

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Glendive, Montana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14069393349

Marble Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 220.4

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 220.4

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 220.4

Billings, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+14062818550

Visit website

Corner Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Glendive, MT

Hours: Closed

+14063772519

Visit website

Bull Mountain Brew

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 220.4

Billings, Montana

Hours: 5:30 am–1 pm

The Ugly Mug

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.7

Miles City, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+14068748459

Visit website

Cenex

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Glendive, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14063774849

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 220.4

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 220.4

Billings, Montana

Hours: 3:30–9 pm

+14063715114

Visit website

Makoshika State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Glendive, Montana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14063776256

Visit website

DanWalt Botanical Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 220.4

Billings, Montana

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+14062484003

Visit website

Girl Ran Away With the Spoon

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 78.7

Miles City, Montana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14062341525

Visit website

The Grand Escape Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 220.4

Billings, Montana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14068608243

Visit website

BD Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.5

Fallon, Montana

Hours: 12–8 pm

+14064865400

Unique Creations

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.7

Miles City, Montana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14062341008

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.93 one way

$69.85 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $36.61 $73.22
premium $4.53 $39.32 $78.63
diesel $5.61 $48.66 $97.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.1 0 $23.14 $10.58
Efficient EV 55.1 0 $19.29 $8.82
EV Truck/SUV 88.2 1 $30.86 $14.11

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% 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

Glendive, MT

Morning in Glendive on Friday

Local time

8:54 AM

MDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Billings, MT

Morning in Billings on Friday

Local time

8:54 AM

MDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Forsyth, MT

110 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 44m 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 Glendive, MT to Billings, MT covers 220.4 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, I 90, 1st Avenue North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 110.2 miles from Glendive, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.93 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (MT 16): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 217.6 miles (I 90 Business; US 87): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Glendive, 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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