How far is Billings, MT from Libby, MT?
The driving distance from Billings, MT to Libby, MT is about 537.7 miles (865.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Billings and Libby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Billings and Libby.
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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
42.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn sharp left
32.5 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right
91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1821 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto US 93 South
4.8 mi · 6 min · US 93 South
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Turn left onto Kalispell Bypass
1305 ft · 25 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kalispell Bypass
46 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass
1.6 km · 1 min · Kalispell Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kalispell Bypass
52 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Kalispell Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2
1559 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto West Idaho Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Idaho Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
85.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Billings and Libby.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Billings and Showers And Thunderstorms near Libby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Billings to Libby?
The road trip is about 537.7 miles (865.3 km) and usually takes 09h 33m 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?
Deer Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 268.4 miles from Billings and 269.2 miles from Libby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 160.3 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 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 $73.85 one way or $147.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Billings and Showers And Thunderstorms near Libby.
Stop Ideas Near Deer Lodge
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 Deer Lodge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Libby. Straight-line distance: 377.37 mi (607.32 km).
#1 Billings
The most populous city in Montana.
| Population | 117,445 |
| Coordinates | 45.7832900, -108.5006900 |
| Altitude | 952 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Libby
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,845 |
| Coordinates | 48.3882900, -115.5560000 |
| Altitude | 639 |
| Country | United States |
End: Libby (-115.556, 48.38829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 865 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 42m |
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 | $73.85 | $147.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $80.26 | $160.52 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $86.29 | $172.59 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $102.67 | $205.33 |
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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