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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on North Main Street
45 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Clancy Street
634 ft · 17 sec · East Clancy Street
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Continue on Railroad Way
1868 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Way
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Take the ramp left
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 518: Montana City
1308 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Montana Highway 518
3.2 mi · 4 min · Montana Highway 518
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Continue on Montana Route 518
1.2 mi · 1 min · Montana Route 518
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Turn right
862 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1678 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
30.2 mi · 34 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1787 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
22.4 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit left toward I 90 East: Billings
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
174.4 mi · 2 hr 55 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 Clancy and Billings.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
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 Clancy and Billings. Straight-line distance: 173.43 mi (279.11 km).
#1 Clancy
Census designated place
| Population | 1,661 |
| Coordinates | 46.4652100, -111.9863800 |
| Altitude | 1293 |
| 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: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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