How far is Clancy, MT from Billings, MT?

The driving distance from Clancy, MT to Billings, MT is about 237.4 miles (382 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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
237.36 mi
03h 52m
Flight
173.43 mi
279.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.43 mi
Kilometers
279.11 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.36 mi
Kilometers
381.99 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Billings
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM MDT
Return by in Clancy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clancy
2026-04-22T17:56
Arrive Billings
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clancy
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 Clancy
122.3 mi
01h 56m
To Billings
115 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    45 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Clancy Street

    634 ft · 17 sec · East Clancy Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Railroad Way

    1868 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Way

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 518: Montana City

    1308 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Montana Highway 518

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Montana Highway 518

  8. 8

    Continue on Montana Route 518

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Montana Route 518

  9. 9

    Turn right

    862 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1678 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    30.2 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1787 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    22.4 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward I 90 East: Billings

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    174.4 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 3

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    933 ft · 34 sec · Montana Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
175 mi · 74%
Montana Route 518
59.3 mi · 25%
Railroad Way
5.68 mi · 2%
Montana Highway 518
3.22 mi · 1%
MT 518
0.25 mi
MT 3
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

174 mi · 02h 55m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 56m from Clancy
Leave By
9:16 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clancy 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 Clancy to Billings?

The road trip is about 237.4 miles (382 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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 122.3 miles from Clancy and 115 miles from Billings.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 9:16 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.62 one way or $65.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Clancy and Billings. Straight-line distance: 173.43 mi (279.11 km).

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#1 Clancy

Census designated place

Population1,661
Coordinates46.4652100, -111.9863800
Altitude1293
CountryUnited States
Billings

#2 Billings

The most populous city in Montana.

Population117,445
Coordinates45.7832900, -108.5006900
Altitude952
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-111.986405, 46.465213)
End: Montana Avenue (-108.500696, 45.783296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.71 L · about $32.62
Round trip
$65.25
16.76 gal · 63.42 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $32.62 $65.25
Mid-grade $4.23 $35.46 $70.91
Premium $4.55 $38.12 $76.24
Diesel $5.41 $45.35 $90.71

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Clancy and Billings. The current time is 17:56:30.

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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.