How far is Belgrade, MT from Billings, MT?
The driving distance from Belgrade, MT to Billings, MT is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belgrade and Billings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belgrade and Billings.
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Start on East Main Street
2371 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Frontage Road
2586 ft · 55 sec · Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Airway Boulevard
825 ft · 19 sec · Airway Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airway Boulevard
46 m · 3 sec · Airway Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Airway Boulevard
1694 ft · 34 sec · Airway Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
808 ft · 16 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1414 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
145.3 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: West Billings
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Business: City Center
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Montana Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on Montana Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · Montana Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belgrade and Billings.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Airway Boulevard
Merge slight left
145 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain Likely leaving Belgrade and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Billings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belgrade to Billings?
The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Big Timber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Belgrade and 75.7 miles from Billings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.79 one way or $41.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Belgrade and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Billings.
Stop Ideas Near Big Timber
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Timber.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belgrade and Billings. Straight-line distance: 128.95 mi (207.53 km).
#1 Belgrade
City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA
| Population | 10,390 |
| Coordinates | 45.7760400, -111.1769000 |
| Altitude | 1359 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Billings
The most populous city in Montana.
| Population | 117,445 |
| Coordinates | 45.7832900, -108.5006900 |
| Altitude | 952 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montana Avenue (-108.500696, 45.783296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $22.59 | $45.19 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $24.29 | $48.58 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $28.90 | $57.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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