How far is Conrad, MT from Billings, MT?
The driving distance from Conrad, MT to Billings, MT is about 281 miles (452.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Judith Basin County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Likely
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Conrad and Billings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conrad and Billings.
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Start on South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1527 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
57.1 mi · 54 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Continue on First Avenue North Bridge
1055 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 14th Street North
1.3 km · 1 min · 14th Street North
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
22.6 mi · 25 min · 10th Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1606 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn right
39.2 mi · 43 min
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Turn left
45.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn right
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
25.5 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 27th Street
11 m · 1 sec · North 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 27th Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North 27th Street
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Turn left 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 Conrad and Billings.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
64.3 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Rain Likely leaving Conrad 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 Conrad to Billings?
The road trip is about 281 miles (452.3 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Hobson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Conrad and 141.4 miles from Billings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 7:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.62 one way or $77.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Conrad and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Billings.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Conrad and Billings. Straight-line distance: 231.43 mi (372.45 km).
#1 Conrad
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,412 |
| Coordinates | 48.1702500, -111.9461300 |
| Altitude | 1073 |
| 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: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $38.62 | $77.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $41.97 | $83.94 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $45.13 | $90.25 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $53.69 | $107.37 |
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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