How far is Billings, MT from Bigfork, MT?
The driving distance from Billings, MT to Bigfork, MT is about 431.3 miles (694.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 306.4 miles (493.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Billings and Bigfork.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Billings and Bigfork.
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Start on Montana Avenue
589 ft · 25 sec · Montana Avenue
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Turn left onto North 23rd Street
114 m · 22 sec · North 23rd Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue North
1.5 km · 3 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto Division Street
136 m · 10 sec · Division Street
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Continue on Montana Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on Laurel Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Laurel Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Butte, I 90 West
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
105.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
42.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn sharp left
32.5 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right
82.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
889 ft · 32 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1509 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Electric Avenue
602 ft · 29 sec · Electric Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Drive
93 m · 19 sec · Grand Drive
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Turn left onto Cascade Avenue
53 m · 8 sec · Cascade Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Billings and Bigfork.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Butte
Continue straight
113 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Billings and Mostly Sunny near Bigfork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Billings to Bigfork?
The road trip is about 431.3 miles (694.1 km) and usually takes 07h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.3 miles from Billings and 216 miles from Bigfork.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 306.4 miles (493.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 124.9 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.25 one way or $118.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Billings and Mostly Sunny near Bigfork.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Bigfork. Straight-line distance: 306.4 mi (493.1 km).
#1 Billings
The most populous city in Montana.
| Population | 117,445 |
| Coordinates | 45.7832900, -108.5006900 |
| Altitude | 952 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bigfork
City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 4,270 |
| Coordinates | 48.0632900, -114.0726100 |
| Altitude | 908 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bigfork (-114.07261, 48.06329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 694 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $59.25 | $118.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $64.40 | $128.79 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $69.24 | $138.47 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $82.37 | $164.74 |
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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