How far is Billings, MT from Clancy, MT?

The driving distance from Billings, MT to Clancy, MT is about 243.6 miles (392 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
243.57 mi
04h 15m
Flight
173.43 mi
279.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.43 mi
Kilometers
279.11 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.57 mi
Kilometers
391.98 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clancy
Sat, Apr 18, 8:37 AM MDT
Return by in Billings
Sat, Apr 18, 12:53 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Billings
2026-04-18T04:22
Arrive Clancy
Sat, Apr 18, 8:37 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:28 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Billings
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
Livingston
MT

City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States

From Billings
121.6 mi
02h 07m
To Clancy
122 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Highway 287

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Highway 287

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Montana Route 518

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Montana Route 518

  14. 14

    Continue on Montana Highway 518

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Montana Highway 518

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward Butte

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Clancy

    1208 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Railroad Way

    1597 ft · 44 sec · Railroad Way

  19. 19

    Continue on East Clancy Street

    634 ft · 20 sec · East Clancy Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    45 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Butte
176 mi · 72%
Highway 287
58.1 mi · 24%
Montana Highway 518
3.33 mi · 1%
Montana Avenue
1.45 mi · 1%
Laurel Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Montana Route 518
1.2 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 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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.2 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
02h 07m from Billings
Leave By
8:28 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Billings and Sunny near Clancy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243.6 miles (392 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.6 miles from Billings and 122 miles from Clancy.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.2 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 8:28 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.44 one way or $66.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Billings and Sunny near Clancy.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston

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

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

BUS

Livingston, MT

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

Bozeman, MT

50 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Clancy. Straight-line distance: 173.43 mi (279.11 km).

Billings

#1 Billings

The most populous city in Montana.

Population117,445
Coordinates45.7832900, -108.5006900
Altitude952
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clancy

Census designated place

Population1,661
Coordinates46.4652100, -111.9863800
Altitude1293
CountryUnited States
Start: Billings (-108.50069, 45.78329)
End: Clancy (-111.98638, 46.46521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.53 L · about $33.44
Round trip
$66.88
17.18 gal · 65.06 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $33.44 $66.88
Mid-grade $4.23 $36.34 $72.69
Premium $4.55 $39.08 $78.15
Diesel $5.41 $46.49 $92.98

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Billings and Clancy. The current time is 04:22:05.

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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.