How far is Baker, MT from Billings, MT?

The driving distance from Baker, MT to Billings, MT is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206 miles (331.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.94 mi
03h 28m
Flight
206.03 mi
331.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.03 mi
Kilometers
331.58 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.94 mi
Kilometers
360.39 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Billings
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM MDT
Return by in Baker
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baker
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Billings
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baker
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forsyth
MT

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Baker
111 mi
01h 44m
To Billings
112.9 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
28 to 37 mph WNW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
29 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baker and Billings.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baker and Billings.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street West

    100 m · 20 sec · 6th Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    141.1 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business, US 87 North: Lockwood, Roundup

    1389 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 East

    1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 87 East

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue North

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 25th Street

    114 m · 16 sec · North 25th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Montana Avenue

    51 m · 6 sec · Montana Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baker and Billings.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street West
144 mi · 64%
1st Avenue North
1.24 mi · 1%
US Highway 87 East
1.21 mi · 1%
I 90 Business
0.26 mi
North 25th Street
0.07 mi
Montana Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

6th Street West

Take the ramp left

141 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
206 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 44m from Baker
Leave By
10:02 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Baker and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Billings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baker to Billings?

The road trip is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from Baker and 112.9 miles from Billings.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 206 miles (331.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.75 one way or $61.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Baker and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Billings.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.

BUS

Miles City, MT

66 mi away
1019 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baker and Billings. Straight-line distance: 206.03 mi (331.58 km).

Baker

#1 Baker

Town in Montana, United States

Population1,897
Coordinates46.3669500, -104.2846600
Altitude895
CountryUnited States
Billings

#2 Billings

The most populous city in Montana.

Population117,445
Coordinates45.7832900, -108.5006900
Altitude952
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street West (-104.284415, 46.366953)
End: Montana Avenue (-108.500696, 45.783296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.91 L · about $30.75
Round trip
$61.51
15.8 gal · 59.82 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $30.75 $61.51
Mid-grade $4.23 $33.42 $66.85
Premium $4.55 $35.94 $71.87
Diesel $5.41 $42.75 $85.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Baker and Billings. The current time is 01:15:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.