How far is Clinton, MT from Billings, MT?
The driving distance from Clinton, MT to Billings, MT is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258 miles (415.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Billings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Billings.
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Start on 2nd Street
26 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto East Mullan Road
1.2 km · 2 min · East Mullan Road
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Turn right
783 ft · 24 sec
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Take the ramp right
1624 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
99.4 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Keep slight right
110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
105.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: West Billings
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Business: City Center
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Montana Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on Montana Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · 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 Clinton and Billings.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Mullan Road
Keep slight right
111 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Billings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Billings?
The road trip is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.4 miles from Clinton and 164.3 miles from Billings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258 miles (415.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.6 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 7:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.95 one way or $103.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Billings.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
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 Manhattan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Billings. Straight-line distance: 257.99 mi (415.2 km).
#1 Clinton
Situated at an elevation of 3,468 feet in Missoula County, this unincorporated community lies in a narrow valley along the Clark Fork River and Interstate 90, flanked by mountain ranges.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.7690900, -113.7126000 |
| Altitude | 1057 |
| 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: 527 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $4.49 | $51.95 | $103.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $55.78 | $111.55 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $60.03 | $120.06 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $70.63 | $141.26 |
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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