How far is Billings, MT from Lincoln, MT?
The driving distance from Billings, MT to Lincoln, MT is about 295.6 miles (475.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.
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.
City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Billings and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Billings and Lincoln.
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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
57.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 287
62.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Great Falls
1958 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 8 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 279, MT 453
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Road East
11 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Road East
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Continue on Lincoln Road East
24 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Road East
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Continue on Lincoln Road East
2479 ft · 48 sec · Lincoln Road East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Road West
37 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Road West
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Road West
2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Road West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Road West
40 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Road West
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Road West
28.1 mi · 31 min · Lincoln Road West
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Continue on Montana Highway 279
8.4 mi · 10 min · Montana Highway 279
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Stemple Pass Road
19 m · 3 sec · Stemple Pass Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stemple Pass Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Billings and Lincoln.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Butte
Merge slight right
105 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Billings and Mostly Clear near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Billings to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 295.6 miles (475.8 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
Belgrade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Billings and 148.2 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.5 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 6:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.87 one way or $93.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Billings and Mostly Clear near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Belgrade
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 Belgrade.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 215.11 mi (346.18 km).
#1 Billings
The most populous city in Montana.
| Population | 117,445 |
| Coordinates | 45.7832900, -108.5006900 |
| Altitude | 952 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
Situated at an elevation of 4541 feet in Lewis and Clark County, this forested community lies within western Montana's Blackfoot River Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.9549400, -112.6817100 |
| Altitude | 1384 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-112.68171, 46.95494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.49 | $46.87 | $93.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $50.32 | $100.65 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $54.16 | $108.33 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $63.73 | $127.45 |
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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