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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
57.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 287
58.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Highway 287
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Turn left onto Montana Route 518
1.2 mi · 1 min · Montana Route 518
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Continue on Montana Highway 518
3.3 mi · 5 min · Montana Highway 518
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Take the ramp left toward Butte
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clancy
1208 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Railroad Way
1597 ft · 44 sec · Railroad Way
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Continue on East Clancy Street
634 ft · 20 sec · East Clancy Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
45 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Butte
Merge slight right
105 mi · 01h 43m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livingston.
Livingston, MT
Bozeman, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Clancy. Straight-line distance: 173.43 mi (279.11 km).
#1 Billings
The most populous city in Montana.
| Population | 117,445 |
| Coordinates | 45.7832900, -108.5006900 |
| Altitude | 952 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clancy
Census designated place
| Population | 1,661 |
| Coordinates | 46.4652100, -111.9863800 |
| Altitude | 1293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clancy (-111.98638, 46.46521)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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