How far is Billings, MT from Lame Deer, MT?

The driving distance from Billings, MT to Lame Deer, MT is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.51 mi
01h 50m
Flight
89.19 mi
143.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.19 mi
Kilometers
143.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.51 mi
Kilometers
164.98 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lame Deer
Tue, May 5, 7:12 PM MDT
Return by in Billings
Tue, May 5, 9:03 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Billings
2026-05-05T17:22
Arrive Lame Deer
Tue, May 5, 7:12 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Billings
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hardin
MT

City in Big Horn County, Montana, United States of America

From Billings
51.1 mi
00h 55m
To Lame Deer
51.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
48°F
Tuesday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Billings and Lame Deer.

  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

    84 m · 8 sec · 1st Avenue North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto US Highway 87 East

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 87 East

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1595 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sheridan

    54 mi · 51 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 212 East: Little Bighorn Battlefield, Broadus

    2032 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    42.1 mi · 50 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
54 mi · 53%
US Highway 87 East
4.45 mi · 4%
1st Avenue North
0.72 mi · 1%
Montana Avenue
0.46 mi
US 212 East
0.39 mi
North 18th Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sheridan

54 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hardin
00h 55m from Billings
Leave By
2:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Billings and Chance Snow Showers near Lame Deer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Billings to Lame Deer?

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 01h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hardin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Billings and 51.4 miles from Lame Deer.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.09 one way or $28.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Billings and Chance Snow Showers near Lame Deer.

Stop Ideas Near Hardin

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

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

BUS

Billings, MT

69 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Lame Deer. Straight-line distance: 89.19 mi (143.53 km).

Billings

#1 Billings

The most populous city in Montana.

Population117,445
Coordinates45.7832900, -108.5006900
Altitude952
CountryUnited States
Lame Deer

#2 Lame Deer

Center for the Northern Cheyenne Nation

Population2,052
Coordinates45.6230500, -106.6667000
Altitude1014
CountryUnited States
Start: Billings (-108.50069, 45.78329)
End: Lame Deer (-106.6667, 45.62305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.69 L · about $14.09
Round trip
$28.19
7.24 gal · 27.38 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.09 $28.19
Mid-grade $4.23 $15.32 $30.63
Premium $4.55 $16.47 $32.93
Diesel $5.41 $19.59 $39.18

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Billings and Lame Deer. The current time is 17:22:41.

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.