How far is Ennis, MT from Billings, MT?
The driving distance from Ennis, MT to Billings, MT is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159 miles (255.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ennis and Billings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ennis and Billings.
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Start on Main Street
42 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight
137 m · 15 sec
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Montana Highway 84
11.4 mi · 17 min · Montana Highway 84
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Continue on Norris Road
17.5 mi · 26 min · Norris Road
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Continue on Huffine Lane
5.3 mi · 8 min · Huffine Lane
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 59 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto West Babcock Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Babcock Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 11th Avenue
11 m · 7 sec · South 11th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Babcock Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Babcock Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wallace Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · South Wallace Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit right
1723 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 23 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 Ennis 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.
East Main Street
Continue straight
105 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ennis 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 Ennis to Billings?
The road trip is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Big Timber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Ennis and 102.8 miles from Billings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159 miles (255.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 10:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ennis and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Billings.
Stop Ideas Near Big Timber
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 Big Timber.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ennis and Billings. Straight-line distance: 159.04 mi (255.95 km).
#1 Ennis
Town in Madison County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,042 |
| Coordinates | 45.3488200, -111.7297000 |
| Altitude | 1506 |
| 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: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $32.07 | $64.14 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $38.15 | $76.31 |
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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