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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Big Horn County, Montana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
54 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 212 East: Little Bighorn Battlefield, Broadus
2032 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
42.1 mi · 50 min
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
15 m · 1 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 Lame Deer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hardin.
Billings, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Lame Deer. Straight-line distance: 89.19 mi (143.53 km).
#1 Billings
The most populous city in Montana.
| Population | 117,445 |
| Coordinates | 45.7832900, -108.5006900 |
| Altitude | 952 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lame Deer
Center for the Northern Cheyenne Nation
| Population | 2,052 |
| Coordinates | 45.6230500, -106.6667000 |
| Altitude | 1014 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lame Deer (-106.6667, 45.62305)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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