How far is Billings, MT from Commerce City, CO?
The driving distance from Billings, MT to Commerce City, CO is about 549.2 miles (883.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 450.6 miles (725.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 09h 03m.
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.
The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Billings and Commerce City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Billings and Commerce City.
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Start on Montana Avenue
2446 ft · 1 min · Montana Avenue
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Turn left onto North 18th Street
128 m · 9 sec · North 18th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
84 m · 8 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto US Highway 87 East
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 87 East
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Turn left
1595 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sheridan
108.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Continue straight
47.8 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper
372.2 mi · 6 hr 4 min
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · North Valley Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 270 East: Aurora, Limon
3003 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85, CO 2 North: Vasquez Boulevard
1042 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Vasquez Boulevard
2249 ft · 37 sec · North Vasquez Boulevard
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Turn left onto Dexter Street
946 ft · 52 sec · Dexter Street
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Turn left
732 ft · 54 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Billings and Commerce City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 25 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper
372 mi · 06h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Billings and Chance Rain Showers near Commerce City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Billings to Commerce City?
The road trip is about 549.2 miles (883.8 km) and usually takes 09h 03m 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?
Casper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 274.3 miles from Billings and 274.9 miles from Commerce City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 450.6 miles (725.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.6 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 $87.09 one way or $174.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Billings and Chance Rain Showers near Commerce City.
Stop Ideas Near Casper
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 Casper.
Casper, Wyoming
Douglas, Wyoming
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Commerce City. Straight-line distance: 450.57 mi (725.13 km).
#1 Billings
The most populous city in Montana.
| Population | 117,445 |
| Coordinates | 45.7832900, -108.5006900 |
| Altitude | 952 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Commerce City
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 60,336 |
| Coordinates | 39.8083200, -104.9338700 |
| Altitude | 1572 |
| Country | United States |
End: Commerce City (-104.93387, 39.80832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 884 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 51m |
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 | $4.49 | $87.09 | $174.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $93.51 | $187.02 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $100.64 | $201.28 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $118.41 | $236.82 |
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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