How far is Billings, MT from Philipsburg, PA?

The driving distance from Billings, MT to Philipsburg, PA is about 1770.8 miles (2849.9 km), with a travel time of about 31h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1548.7 miles (2492.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 63h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1770.85 mi
31h 39m
Flight
1548.72 mi
2492.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Billings.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
1548.72 mi
Kilometers
2492.42 km
Flight Time
03h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
1770.85 mi
Kilometers
2849.91 km
Drive Time
31h 39m

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 31h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philipsburg
Tue, Aug 25, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Billings
Thu, Aug 27, 5:01 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Billings
2026-08-24T13:43
Arrive Philipsburg
Tue, Aug 25, 9:22 PM MDT
Route Timing
31h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:39 PM to 5:09 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Billings
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Marion
MN

Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota

From Billings
883.7 mi
15h 49m
To Philipsburg
887.2 mi
15h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
67°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Billings and Philipsburg.

  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 and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212

    66 m · 5 sec · US Highway 212

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212

    20.1 mi · 24 min · US Highway 212

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    3072 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 212

    43.7 mi · 51 min · US Highway 212

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    2986 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 212

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US Highway 212

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 5th Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto SD Highway 34

    17.5 mi · 21 min · SD Highway 34

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    10.7 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    23.6 mi · 24 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    629.4 mi · 10 hr 31 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    138.1 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    20.3 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    40.6 mi · 44 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    1772 ft · 22 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    526 ft · 30 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    123 m · 5 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South

    1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland flyover

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue

    75 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Cumberland Avenue

    874 ft · 28 sec · North Cumberland Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on North Cumberland Avenue

    2310 ft · 1 min · North Cumberland Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West Higgins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Oriole Avenue

    99 m · 14 sec · North Oriole Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Higgins Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Higgins Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    929 ft · 26 sec · North Central Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue

    1858 ft · 43 sec · West Lawrence Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    3138 ft · 1 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue

    2904 ft · 1 min · West Montrose Avenue

  40. 40

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    1721 ft · 42 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Kennedy Expressway

  42. 42

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  43. 43

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East

    2183 ft · 53 sec

  45. 45

    Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

    2612 ft · 50 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

  46. 46

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Chicago Skyway

  47. 47

    Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway

    591 ft · 14 sec · Chicago Skyway

  48. 48

    Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway

  49. 49

    Continue on Indiana Toll Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  50. 50

    Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road

    961 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  51. 51

    Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  52. 52

    Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road

    153.9 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Indiana Toll Road

  53. 53

    Continue on Ohio Turnpike

    141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike

  54. 54

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  55. 55

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike

  56. 56

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  57. 57

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  58. 58

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  59. 59

    Keep slight left

    135.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  60. 60

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    1699 ft · 43 sec

  61. 61

    Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  62. 62

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  63. 63

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  64. 64

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  65. 65

    Continue on North Centre Street

    3182 ft · 1 min · North Centre Street

  66. 66

    Turn left onto East Presqueisle Street

    12 m · 1 sec · East Presqueisle Street

  67. 67

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Presqueisle Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
67 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SD Highway 34
819 mi · 46%
Ohio Turnpike
218 mi · 12%
US Highway 212
158 mi · 9%
Indiana Toll Road
157 mi · 9%
I 80 East
141 mi · 8%
I 39
67.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

SD Highway 34

Continue straight

629 mi · 10h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
31h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
63h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+222.1 mi
1548.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
15h 49m from Billings
Leave By
8:42 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Billings and Mostly Cloudy near Philipsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Billings to Philipsburg?

The road trip is about 1770.8 miles (2849.9 km) and usually takes 31h 39m 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?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 883.7 miles from Billings and 887.2 miles from Philipsburg.

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

The direct path is about 1548.7 miles (2492.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 222.1 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 $243.27 one way or $486.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 555.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Billings and Philipsburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Billings and Mostly Cloudy near Philipsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Marion

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

58 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Red Wing station

71 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

La Crosse

89 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Menomonie, WI

109 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Philipsburg. Straight-line distance: 1548.72 mi (2492.42 km).

Billings

#1 Billings

The most populous city in Montana.

Population117,445
Coordinates45.7832900, -108.5006900
Altitude952
CountryUnited States
Philipsburg

#2 Philipsburg

Capital city of Sint Maarten

Population2,678
Coordinates40.8964500, -78.2205700
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Start: Billings (-108.50069, 45.78329)
End: Philipsburg (-78.22057, 40.89645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2850 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)59h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)44h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)35h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)29h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)25h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)22h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
62.49 gal
236.54 L · about $243.27
Round trip
$486.55
124.98 gal · 473.08 L
Estimated CO2
555.3 kg one way
Round trip: 1110.7 kg / 2449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $243.27 $486.55
Mid-grade $4.23 $264.40 $528.79
Premium $4.55 $284.27 $568.53
Diesel $5.41 $338.20 $676.39

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 · Aug 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 2 hours time gap between Billings, MT and Philipsburg, PA. The current time in Billings is 13:43:30, although it is 15:43:30 in Philipsburg.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.