How far is Billings, MT from Choteau, MT?
The driving distance from Billings, MT to Choteau, MT is about 271.8 miles (437.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Judith Basin County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Billings and Choteau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Billings and Choteau.
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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
1518 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto North 27th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Airport Road
72 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
25.5 mi · 29 min
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Continue on Iowa Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
45.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn right
39.2 mi · 43 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn slight right
1588 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
557 ft · 7 sec
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Continue straight
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto 57th Street South
1.5 km · 1 min · 57th Street South
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
4.3 mi · 8 min · 2nd Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Drive North
73 m · 4 sec · Park Drive North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1070 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on First Avenue North Bridge
1045 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge
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Continue on Central Avenue West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Take the exit right
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.4 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
32.2 mi · 36 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street
157 m · 18 sec · West Division Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Division Street
44 m · 5 sec · West Division Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Avenue North
112 m · 15 sec · Main Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Billings and Choteau.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
64.3 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Billings and Sunny near Choteau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Billings to Choteau?
The road trip is about 271.8 miles (437.5 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Hobson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.7 miles from Billings and 136.1 miles from Choteau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 6:44 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.33 one way or $74.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Billings and Sunny near Choteau.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Choteau. Straight-line distance: 223.57 mi (359.8 km).
#1 Billings
The most populous city in Montana.
| Population | 117,445 |
| Coordinates | 45.7832900, -108.5006900 |
| Altitude | 952 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Choteau
City in Montana
| Population | 1,744 |
| Coordinates | 47.8124500, -112.1836300 |
| Altitude | 1164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Choteau (-112.18363, 47.81245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $37.33 | $74.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $40.58 | $81.15 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $43.62 | $87.25 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $51.90 | $103.80 |
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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