How far is Chinook, MT from Billings, MT?
The driving distance from Chinook, MT to Billings, MT is about 227 miles (365.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chinook and Billings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chinook and Billings.
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Start on Indiana Street
1775 ft · 1 min · Indiana Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street East
24.7 mi · 28 min · 1st Street East
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Turn right
50 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right
35.8 mi · 53 min
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Continue straight
21.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
45.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue West
44.4 mi · 49 min · 1st Avenue West
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Continue on Roundup Road
80 m · 6 sec · Roundup Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto 1st Avenue North
1.2 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto North 25th Street
114 m · 16 sec · North 25th Street
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Turn left onto Montana Avenue
51 m · 6 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 Chinook 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
50 mi · 01h 14m
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 then Chance Rain Showers leaving Chinook and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Billings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chinook to Billings?
The road trip is about 227 miles (365.4 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Grass Range is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Chinook and 113.8 miles from Billings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 8:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.18 one way or $62.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Chinook and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Billings.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chinook and Billings. Straight-line distance: 196.93 mi (316.93 km).
#1 Chinook
City in Montana
| Population | 1,230 |
| Coordinates | 48.5900000, -109.2312800 |
| Altitude | 740 |
| 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: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 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 | $31.18 | $62.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $33.89 | $67.78 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $36.44 | $72.87 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $43.35 | $86.70 |
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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