How far is Billings, MT from Hamilton, MT?
The driving distance from Billings, MT to Hamilton, MT is about 331.7 miles (533.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.4 miles (440 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Light Rain Likely then Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Billings and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Billings and Hamilton.
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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
113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
10.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 1: Anaconda, Opportunity, Phillipsburg
1 km · 58 sec
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Continue on Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Continue on East Commercial Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Commercial Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Park Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
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Continue on Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
21.3 mi · 32 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Turn left onto Skalkaho Road
21 mi · 34 min · Skalkaho Road
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Continue on Skalkaho Highway
33.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Skalkaho Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1199 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Billings and Hamilton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Butte
Continue straight
113 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Billings and Light Rain Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Billings to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 331.7 miles (533.8 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.7 miles from Billings and 167 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.4 miles (440 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 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 5:18 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.55 one way or $91.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Billings and Light Rain Likely then Slight Chance T-storms near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
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 Manhattan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 273.39 mi (439.98 km).
#1 Billings
The most populous city in Montana.
| Population | 117,445 |
| Coordinates | 45.7832900, -108.5006900 |
| Altitude | 952 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamilton
City in Ravalli County, Montana, United States
| Population | 5,056 |
| Coordinates | 46.2468700, -114.1603700 |
| Altitude | 1088 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-114.160365, 46.246838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 534 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $45.55 | $91.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $49.50 | $99.01 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $53.22 | $106.45 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $63.32 | $126.64 |
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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