How far is Billings, MT from Somers, MT?

The driving distance from Billings, MT to Somers, MT is about 441.7 miles (710.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 313 miles (503.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
441.7 mi
07h 44m
Flight
313 mi
503.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
313 mi
Kilometers
503.72 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
441.7 mi
Kilometers
710.84 km
Drive Time
07h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somers
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM MDT
Return by in Billings
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Billings
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Somers
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:45 PM to 3:15 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:30 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
Butte
MT

Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States

From Billings
220.5 mi
03h 52m
To Somers
221.2 mi
03h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
29 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Montana Avenue

    589 ft · 25 sec · Montana Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 23rd Street

    114 m · 22 sec · North 23rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

    1.5 km · 3 min · 1st Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Division Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Division Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Montana Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montana Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Laurel Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Laurel Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Butte, I 90 West

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula

    42.6 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1821 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Somers Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Somers Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Somers Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Butte
226 mi · 51%
I 90 West
42.6 mi · 10%
Montana Avenue
1.45 mi
Laurel Road
1.44 mi
Somers Road
1.28 mi
US 12 East
1.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Butte

Continue straight

113 mi · 01h 54m

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
07h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+128.7 mi
313 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butte
03h 52m from Billings
Leave By
8:30 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Billings and Rain And Snow Likely near Somers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 441.7 miles (710.8 km) and usually takes 07h 44m 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?

Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 220.5 miles from Billings and 221.2 miles from Somers.

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

The direct path is about 313 miles (503.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.7 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 $60.69 one way or $121.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Billings and Rain And Snow Likely near Somers.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Somers. Straight-line distance: 313 mi (503.72 km).

Billings

#1 Billings

The most populous city in Montana.

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

#2 Somers

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States of America

Population1,109
Coordinates48.0802300, -114.2215100
Altitude889
CountryUnited States
Start: Billings (-108.50069, 45.78329)
End: Somers (-114.22151, 48.08023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 711 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.59 gal
59 L · about $60.69
Round trip
$121.38
31.18 gal · 118 L
Estimated CO2
138.5 kg one way
Round trip: 277.1 kg / 611 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $60.69 $121.38
Mid-grade $4.23 $65.96 $131.92
Premium $4.55 $70.92 $141.84
Diesel $5.41 $84.37 $168.75

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Billings and Somers. The current time is 00:42:18.

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