How far is Billings, MT from Red Lodge, MT?
The driving distance from Billings, MT to Red Lodge, MT is about 60 miles (96.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Red Lodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Billings and Red Lodge.
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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
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 212, US 310: Laurel, Red Lodge
1844 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Clarks River Road
8.5 mi · 9 min · Clarks River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
32.8 mi · 46 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Broadway Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · North Broadway Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Broadway Avenue
1 km · 2 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Billings and Red Lodge.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
32.8 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Billings and Rain Showers Likely near Red Lodge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Billings to Red Lodge?
The road trip is about 60 miles (96.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Joliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Billings and 30.1 miles from Red Lodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Billings and Rain Showers Likely near Red Lodge.
Stop Ideas Near Joliet
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 Joliet.
Billings, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Red Lodge. Straight-line distance: 54.87 mi (88.3 km).
#1 Billings
The most populous city in Montana.
| Population | 117,445 |
| Coordinates | 45.7832900, -108.5006900 |
| Altitude | 952 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Lodge
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,359 |
| Coordinates | 45.1857800, -109.2468200 |
| Altitude | 1697 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Lodge (-109.24682, 45.18578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $9.64 | $19.29 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $11.47 | $22.95 |
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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