How far is Billings, MT from Sun Prairie, MT?

The driving distance from Billings, MT to Sun Prairie, MT is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.52 mi
04h 25m
Flight
186.14 mi
299.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.14 mi
Kilometers
299.57 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.52 mi
Kilometers
369.37 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sun Prairie
Thu, Oct 15, 3:55 PM MDT
Return by in Billings
Thu, Oct 15, 8:20 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Billings
2026-10-15T11:29
Arrive Sun Prairie
Thu, Oct 15, 3:55 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Billings
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Judith Gap
MT

City in Wheatland County, Montana, United States

From Billings
114.6 mi
02h 12m
To Sun Prairie
115 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NNW
Destination
50°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Billings and Sun Prairie.

  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

    1518 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 27th Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North 27th Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Airport Road

    72 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    25.5 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Iowa Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Iowa Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    45.1 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    39.2 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    1588 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    557 ft · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 57th Street South

    1.5 km · 1 min · 57th Street South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

    4.3 mi · 8 min · 2nd Avenue North

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Drive North

    73 m · 4 sec · Park Drive North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1070 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue North

  22. 22

    Continue on First Avenue North Bridge

    1045 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on Central Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  24. 24

    Take the exit right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    877 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Manchester Road

    1144 ft · 27 sec · North Manchester Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vaughn South Frontage Road

    2437 ft · 55 sec · Vaughn South Frontage Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Manchester Road

    2802 ft · 2 min · South Manchester Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Manchester Lane

    1.5 km · 4 min · Manchester Lane

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Manchester Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Iowa Avenue
34.4 mi · 15%
Airport Road
28.7 mi · 12%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
5.63 mi · 2%
2nd Avenue North
4.25 mi · 2%
North 27th Street
2.1 mi · 1%
Central Avenue West
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

64.3 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Judith Gap
02h 12m from Billings
Leave By
8:10 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Billings and Sunny near Sun Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Billings to Sun Prairie?

The road trip is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km) and usually takes 04h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Judith Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Billings and 115 miles from Sun Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.40 one way or $72.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Billings and Sunny near Sun Prairie.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Sun Prairie. Straight-line distance: 186.14 mi (299.57 km).

Billings

#1 Billings

The most populous city in Montana.

Population117,445
Coordinates45.7832900, -108.5006900
Altitude952
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sun Prairie

Situated in Cascade County at an elevation of 3,340 feet, this central Montana community lies northwest of Great Falls along the Sun River.

Population0
Coordinates47.5369000, -111.4813600
Altitude1018
CountryUnited States
Start: Billings (-108.50069, 45.78329)
End: Sun Prairie (-111.48136, 47.5369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.66 L · about $36.40
Round trip
$72.80
16.2 gal · 61.32 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $36.40 $72.80
Mid-grade $4.83 $39.08 $78.17
Premium $5.19 $42.06 $84.13
Diesel $6.11 $49.49 $98.98

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Billings and Sun Prairie. The current time is 11:29:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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