How far is Billings, MT from Miles City, MT?
The driving distance from Billings, MT to Miles City, MT is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Town in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Billings and Miles City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Billings and Miles City.
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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 left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
134.7 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Miles City, Jordan
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Billings and Miles City.
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 94 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
135 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Billings and Mostly Sunny near Miles City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Billings to Miles City?
The road trip is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Hysham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Billings and 72.1 miles from Miles City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.82 one way or $39.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Billings and Mostly Sunny near Miles City.
Stop Ideas Near Hysham
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 Hysham.
Miles City, MT
Billings, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Miles City. Straight-line distance: 134.56 mi (216.56 km).
#1 Billings
The most populous city in Montana.
| Population | 117,445 |
| Coordinates | 45.7832900, -108.5006900 |
| Altitude | 952 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miles City
City in Custer County, Montana
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 46.4083400, -105.8405600 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-105.84056, 46.408351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.82 | $39.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $21.54 | $43.07 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $23.15 | $46.31 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $27.55 | $55.09 |
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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