Origin
Orchard Homes, MT
Evening in Orchard Homes on Sunday
Local time
6:29 PM
MDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orchard Homes, MT to Billings, MT
Drive Time
5h 48m
Distance
346.9 mi
558 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 35m
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6 AM
5h 49m
8 AM
6h 15m
10 AM
5h 58m
12 PM
5h 55m
3 PM
5h 59m
5 PM
6h 13m
8 PM
5h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orchard Homes, MT
John De Leon
Billings, MT
John De Leon
Trip Overview
The drive from Orchard Homes, MT to Billings, MT covers 346.9 miles and takes about 5h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway, I 90, I 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 115.1 miles on Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.97 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
173.5 miles from Orchard Homes, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 48m highway drive covering 346.9 miles, with most of the trip on Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway and I 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 115.1 miles on Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 115.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,173 ft
3,122 ft
Total Climb
5,244 ft
Total Descent
5,275 ft
Highest Point
6,173 ft
~130.1 mi in
Elevation Range
3,051 ft
Notable High Points
6,173 ft at ~130.1 miles
+769 ft prominence
5,246 ft at ~159 miles
+742 ft prominence
5,464 ft at ~216.8 miles
+818 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway and I 90. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near South Reserve Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 346.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Reserve Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Mount Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (US 12 / South 6th Street East): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Reserve Street
Turn right onto South Reserve Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Mount Avenue
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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US 12 / South 6th Street East
Turn right onto US 12 / South 6th Street East
Navigation decision point
6
119.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
I 15; I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
343 mi into trip
|
~5h 40m in
|
I 90 Business
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 Business toward I 90 Business: City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 Business: City Center
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway | 115.1 mi | 1h 49m |
| I 90 | 112.2 mi | 1h 51m |
| I 15 | 110.8 mi | 1h 51m |
| I 90 Business | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Montana Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| South 14th Street West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mount Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Brooks Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
— 115.1 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orchard Homes, MT and Billings, MT.
1
Start on South 7th Street West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South 7th Street West
2
Turn right onto South Reserve Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Reserve Street
3
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Mount Avenue
4
Continue on South 14th Street West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 14th Street West
5
Continue on Mount Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 12
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Brooks Street
7
Continue on US 12
356 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Higgins Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto US 12
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
South 6th Street East
9
Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Arthur Avenue
10
Continue on US 12
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Madison Street
11
Take the exit onto US 12
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 12
12
Turn left onto I 90 Bus; US 12
435 ft
·
5 sec
·
Van Buren Street
13
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 12
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 90 Business; US 12
14
Merge onto I 90; US 12; MT 200
115 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90
111 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
I 15; I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 90; US 89; US 191
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 90; US 89; US 191
17
Continue on I 90; US 191
105 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
I 90; US 191
18
Take the exit onto I 90 Business
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 90 Business
Toward I 90 Business: West Billings
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 Business
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 90 Business
Toward I 90 Business: City Center
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Montana Avenue
21
Continue on I 90 Business
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Montana Avenue
22
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 173.5 miles from Orchard Homes, MT, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.1 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.5 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 44m
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 Orchard Homes, 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 Orchard Homes, MT
This is one driving day of about 346.9 miles and 5h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orchard Homes, 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 Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway for about 115.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 173.5 mi from Orchard Homes, MT · 2h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 173.5 miles from Orchard Homes, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 115.1 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.97 one way
$109.94 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $57.78 | $115.57 |
| premium | $4.53 | $61.85 | $123.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $77.07 | $154.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.1 | 1 | $36.42 | $16.65 |
| Efficient EV | 86.7 | 0 | $30.35 | $13.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.8 | 1 | $48.57 | $22.20 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Billings, MT
Evening in Billings on Sunday
Local time
6:29 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
30°F
Whitehall, MT
173 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
7 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
5h 48m 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 Orchard Homes, MT to Billings, MT covers 346.9 miles and takes about 5h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway, I 90, I 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 173.5 miles from Orchard Homes, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.97 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 346.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Reserve Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Mount Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (US 12 / South 6th Street East): Navigation decision point.
The route from Orchard Homes, MT to Billings, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs. The route ranges from 3,122 ft to 6,173 ft elevation with about 5,244 ft of total climbing. There are 3 notable high points along the way.
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