How far is Billings, MT from Belgrade, MT?

The driving distance from Billings, MT to Belgrade, MT is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.41 mi
02h 18m
Flight
128.95 mi
207.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.95 mi
Kilometers
207.53 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.41 mi
Kilometers
246.89 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belgrade
Wed, Apr 22, 7:09 PM MDT
Return by in Billings
Wed, Apr 22, 9:27 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Billings
2026-04-22T16:51
Arrive Belgrade
Wed, Apr 22, 7:09 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Billings
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Big Timber
MT

City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States

From Billings
75.9 mi
01h 09m
To Belgrade
77.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Montana Avenue

    589 ft · 25 sec · Montana Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 23rd Street

    114 m · 22 sec · North 23rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

    1.5 km · 3 min · 1st Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Division Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Division Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montana Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Laurel Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Laurel Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Butte, I 90 West

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    34.3 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, Amsterdam

    1410 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Jackrabbit Lane

    1417 ft · 28 sec · Jackrabbit Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

    1116 ft · 23 sec · West Madison Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto South Broadway

    1482 ft · 55 sec · South Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    25 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Butte
147 mi · 96%
Montana Avenue
1.45 mi · 1%
Laurel Road
1.44 mi · 1%
1st Avenue North
0.92 mi · 1%
South Broadway
0.28 mi
Jackrabbit Lane
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Butte

Merge slight right

105 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
128.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Timber
01h 09m from Billings
Leave By
1:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Billings and Light Rain Likely near Belgrade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 75.9 miles from Billings and 77.5 miles from Belgrade.

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 24.5 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 1:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.06 one way or $42.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Billings and Light Rain Likely near Belgrade.

Stop Ideas Near Big Timber

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Big Timber, 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 Big Timber.

BUS

Livingston, MT

49 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n
BUS

Bozeman, MT

96 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane
BUS

Billings, MT

113 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Belgrade. Straight-line distance: 128.95 mi (207.53 km).

Billings

#1 Billings

The most populous city in Montana.

Population117,445
Coordinates45.7832900, -108.5006900
Altitude952
CountryUnited States
Belgrade

#2 Belgrade

City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA

Population10,390
Coordinates45.7760400, -111.1769000
Altitude1359
CountryUnited States
Start: Montana Avenue (-108.500696, 45.783296)
End: East Main Street (-111.176867, 45.776072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.49 L · about $21.06
Round trip
$42.12
10.82 gal · 40.98 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.06 $42.12
Mid-grade $4.23 $22.89 $45.78
Premium $4.55 $24.61 $49.22
Diesel $5.41 $29.28 $58.56

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Billings and Belgrade. The current time is 16:51:37.

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.