How far is Billings, MT from Sula, MT?
The driving distance from Billings, MT to Sula, MT is about 339.3 miles (546 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264 miles (424.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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.
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 06h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Billings and Sula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Billings and Sula.
-
1
Start on Montana Avenue
589 ft · 25 sec · Montana Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto North 23rd Street
114 m · 22 sec · North 23rd Street
-
3
Turn left onto 1st Avenue North
1.5 km · 3 min · 1st Avenue North
-
4
Turn left onto Division Street
136 m · 10 sec · Division Street
-
5
Continue on Montana Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Montana Avenue
-
6
Continue on Laurel Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Laurel Road
-
7
Keep slight right to continue on Butte, I 90 West
1963 ft · 48 sec
-
8
Merge slight right
105.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min
-
9
Continue straight
7 mi · 7 min
-
10
Continue straight
113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
18.9 mi · 18 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward MT 43: Divide, Wisdom
1392 ft · 38 sec
-
13
Turn right onto Montana Highway 43
3.7 mi · 5 min · Montana Highway 43
-
14
Continue on Big Hole Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Big Hole Road
-
15
Continue on Montana Highway 43
70.4 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Montana Highway 43
-
16
At the end of the road, turn right
12.6 mi · 13 min
-
17
Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Billings and Sula.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Butte
Continue straight
113 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Billings and Slight Chance Light Rain near Sula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Billings to Sula?
The road trip is about 339.3 miles (546 km) and usually takes 06h 19m 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?
Three Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169 miles from Billings and 170.3 miles from Sula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264 miles (424.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.3 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 $55.17 one way or $110.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Billings and Slight Chance Light Rain near Sula.
Stop Ideas Near Three Forks
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 Three Forks.
Bozeman, MT
Butte, MT
Livingston, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Sula. Straight-line distance: 263.95 mi (424.78 km).
#1 Billings
The most populous city in Montana.
| Population | 117,445 |
| Coordinates | 45.7832900, -108.5006900 |
| Altitude | 952 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sula
Situated in southern Ravalli County, Montana, at an elevation of 4,429 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the East Fork of the Bitterroot River near the Idaho border.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.8365900, -113.9817500 |
| Altitude | 1350 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sula (-113.98175, 45.83659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 546 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $55.17 | $110.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $58.99 | $117.98 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $63.50 | $127.00 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $75.65 | $151.30 |
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 · Sep 25, 2026