How far is Butte, MT from Billings, MT?
The driving distance from Butte, MT to Billings, MT is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butte and Billings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butte and Billings.
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Start on West Iron Street
21 m · 5 sec · West Iron Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2042 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
1321 ft · 29 sec · West Front Street
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Turn left onto South Montana Street
2287 ft · 46 sec · South Montana Street
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Turn left onto La Salle Street
89 m · 5 sec · La Salle Street
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Take the ramp straight
972 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
108.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
109.6 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 3
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Montana Avenue
933 ft · 34 sec · Montana Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Butte and Billings.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
La Salle Street
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110 mi · 01h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Butte and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Billings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Butte to Billings?
The road trip is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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 113.8 miles from Butte and 112.2 miles from Billings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 10:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.07 one way or $62.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Butte and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Billings.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
Livingston, MT
Bozeman, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butte and Billings. Straight-line distance: 194.57 mi (313.13 km).
#1 Butte
Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States
| Population | 34,190 |
| Coordinates | 46.0038200, -112.5347400 |
| Altitude | 1688 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Billings
The most populous city in Montana.
| Population | 117,445 |
| Coordinates | 45.7832900, -108.5006900 |
| Altitude | 952 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montana Avenue (-108.500696, 45.783296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $31.07 | $62.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $33.76 | $67.53 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $36.30 | $72.60 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $43.19 | $86.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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