How far is Billings, MT from Helena, MT?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Billings and Helena is 178.1 miles (286.62 km).

Flight distance from Billings, MT to Helena, MT is 178.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Billings to Helena with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Billings, Montana to Helena, Montana is: 241.07 miles (387.97 km) by car.

Driving from Billings to Helena will take approximately 03 hours 43 minutes.

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#1 Billings

The most populous city in Montana. It is located in the south-central part of the state. Billings is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Moss Mansion and the Yellowstone Art Museum.

Population 117445
GPS Coordinates 45°46'60"N 108°30'2"W
Latitude 45.7832900
Longitude -108.5006900
Altitude 952
Country United States
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#2 Helena

State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County

Population 33737
GPS Coordinates 46°35'34"N 112°2'10"W
Latitude 46.5927100
Longitude -112.0361100
Altitude 1237
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Billings and Helena

The distance between Billings and Helena is 388 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 18 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Billings and Helena. The current time is 07:37:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 01 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 01 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 01 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 00 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.2 liters (8.51 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Billings and Helena.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Billings to Helena is $32.79 (diesel $40.7).

Montana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.86 $4.15 $4.45 $4.79
Total $32.79 $35.29 $37.81 $40.7

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Montana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.855 (Diesel $4.785) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Billings and Helena (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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