How far is Billings, MT from Warm Springs, MT?

The driving distance from Billings, MT to Warm Springs, MT is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
247.59 mi
04h 09m
Flight
207.49 mi
333.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.49 mi
Kilometers
333.92 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.59 mi
Kilometers
398.45 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warm Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 3:39 PM MDT
Return by in Billings
Thu, Oct 15, 7:49 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 Warm Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 3:39 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 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
Livingston
MT

City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States

From Billings
123.4 mi
02h 04m
To Warm Springs
124.1 mi
02h 04m

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
57°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Billings and Warm Springs.

  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

    17 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Warm Springs

    1524 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Gas City Road

    156 m · 9 sec · Gas City Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gas City Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Butte
226 mi · 91%
I 90 West
17.3 mi · 7%
Montana Avenue
1.45 mi · 1%
Laurel Road
1.44 mi · 1%
1st Avenue North
0.92 mi
Gas City Road
0.1 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

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
207.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
02h 04m from Billings
Leave By
8:40 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Billings and Sunny near Warm Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Billings to Warm Springs?

The road trip is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.4 miles from Billings and 124.1 miles from Warm Springs.

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

The direct path is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.28 one way or $78.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Billings and Sunny near Warm Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston

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

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

BUS

Livingston, MT

1 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n
BUS

Bozeman, MT

50 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Billings and Warm Springs. Straight-line distance: 207.49 mi (333.92 km).

Billings

#1 Billings

The most populous city in Montana.

Population117,445
Coordinates45.7832900, -108.5006900
Altitude952
CountryUnited States
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#2 Warm Springs

Situated in southwestern Montana's Deer Lodge Valley at an elevation of 4,813 feet, this unincorporated community is part of Deer Lodge County.

Population0
Coordinates46.1813100, -112.7847600
Altitude1467
CountryUnited States
Start: Billings (-108.50069, 45.78329)
End: Warm Springs (-112.78476, 46.18131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 398 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.74 gal
33.07 L · about $39.28
Round trip
$78.56
17.48 gal · 66.14 L
Estimated CO2
77.7 kg one way
Round trip: 155.3 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $39.28 $78.56
Mid-grade $4.83 $42.17 $84.34
Premium $5.19 $45.39 $90.77
Diesel $6.11 $53.40 $106.80

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 Warm Springs. The current time is 11:29:41.

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.