How far is Billings, MT from Whitehall, MT?

The driving distance from Billings, MT to Whitehall, MT is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
201.25 mi
03h 23m
Flight
173.26 mi
278.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.26 mi
Kilometers
278.84 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.25 mi
Kilometers
323.88 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitehall
Wed, Apr 22, 10:46 PM MDT
Return by in Billings
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Billings
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Whitehall
Wed, Apr 22, 10:46 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM MDT

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

Leave by
10:12 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
100.4 mi
01h 41m
To Whitehall
100.8 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    83.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 55: Whitehall

    1408 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Whitetail Road

    69 m · 4 sec · Whitetail Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Whitehall Street

    2573 ft · 49 sec · North Whitehall Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    849 ft · 37 sec · West 1st Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Butte
196 mi · 98%
Montana Avenue
1.45 mi · 1%
Laurel Road
1.44 mi · 1%
1st Avenue North
0.92 mi
North Whitehall Street
0.49 mi
MT 55
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Butte

Merge slight right

105 mi · 01h 43m

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
173.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 41m from Billings
Leave By
10:12 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Billings and Slight Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Whitehall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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 100.4 miles from Billings and 100.8 miles from Whitehall.

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

The direct path is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 10:12 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.64 one way or $55.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Billings and Slight Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Whitehall.

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 Whitehall. Straight-line distance: 173.26 mi (278.84 km).

Billings

#1 Billings

The most populous city in Montana.

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

#2 Whitehall

Town in Jefferson County, Montana

Population1,160
Coordinates45.8707600, -112.0974900
Altitude1329
CountryUnited States
Start: Billings (-108.50069, 45.78329)
End: Whitehall (-112.09749, 45.87076)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.88 L · about $27.64
Round trip
$55.28
14.2 gal · 53.76 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $27.64 $55.28
Mid-grade $4.23 $30.04 $60.08
Premium $4.55 $32.30 $64.60
Diesel $5.41 $38.43 $76.85

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 Whitehall. The current time is 19:22:06.

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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.