How far is Billings, MT from Glasgow, MT?

The driving distance from Billings, MT to Glasgow, MT is about 276.6 miles (445.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
276.62 mi
06h 08m
Flight
188.48 mi
303.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.48 mi
Kilometers
303.33 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.62 mi
Kilometers
445.17 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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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 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glasgow
Sat, Apr 18, 1:31 PM MDT
Return by in Billings
Sat, Apr 18, 7:40 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Billings
2026-04-18T07:23
Arrive Glasgow
Sat, Apr 18, 1:31 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Billings
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winifred
MT

Town in Montana, USA

From Billings
138.2 mi
03h 04m
To Glasgow
138.4 mi
03h 04m

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
50°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Montana Avenue

    2446 ft · 1 min · Montana Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    128 m · 9 sec · North 18th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue North

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    123 m · 9 sec · 1st Avenue North

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Roundup Road

    44.4 mi · 49 min · Roundup Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    44.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    90.9 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 1st Street East

    40.8 mi · 47 min · North 1st Street East

  12. 12

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    29 mi · 33 min · 1st Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 6th Street North

    12 m · 1 sec · 6th Street North

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
117 mi · 42%
Roundup Road
44.4 mi · 16%
North 1st Street East
40.8 mi · 15%
1st Avenue North
29.8 mi · 11%
Montana Avenue
0.46 mi
North 18th Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue straight

90.9 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.1 mi
188.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winifred
03h 04m from Billings
Leave By
11:42 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Billings and Sunny near Glasgow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.6 miles (445.2 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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?

Winifred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.2 miles from Billings and 138.4 miles from Glasgow.

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

The direct path is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.1 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 $38.00 one way or $75.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winifred

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

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

RAIL

Havre station

113 mi away
235 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 188.48 mi (303.33 km).

Billings

#1 Billings

The most populous city in Montana.

Population117,445
Coordinates45.7832900, -108.5006900
Altitude952
CountryUnited States
Glasgow

#2 Glasgow

Town in Montana

Population3,315
Coordinates48.1969600, -106.6367100
Altitude638
CountryUnited States
Start: Billings (-108.50069, 45.78329)
End: Glasgow (-106.63671, 48.19696)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.76 gal
36.95 L · about $38.00
Round trip
$75.99
19.52 gal · 73.9 L
Estimated CO2
86.7 kg one way
Round trip: 173.5 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.00 $75.99
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.29 $82.59
Premium $4.55 $44.40 $88.80
Diesel $5.41 $52.82 $105.64

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 Glasgow. The current time is 07:23:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.