How far is Hardin, MT from Billings, MT?
The driving distance from Hardin, MT to Billings, MT is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Yellowstone County, Montana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hardin and Billings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hardin and Billings.
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Start on North Crawford Avenue
2725 ft · 2 min · North Crawford Avenue
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Continue on North Crawford Avenue
1415 ft · 28 sec · North Crawford Avenue
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Continue straight
823 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
152 m · 17 sec
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Take the ramp left
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
42.6 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business, US 87 North: Lockwood, Roundup
1389 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 East
1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 87 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Avenue North
1.2 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto North 25th Street
114 m · 16 sec · North 25th Street
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Turn left onto Montana Avenue
51 m · 6 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 Hardin 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.
North Crawford Avenue
Merge slight left
42.6 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hardin 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 Hardin to Billings?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Hardin and 25 miles from Billings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Hardin and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Billings.
Stop Ideas Near Lockwood
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 Lockwood.
Billings, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hardin and Billings. Straight-line distance: 42.98 mi (69.17 km).
#1 Hardin
City in Big Horn County, Montana, United States of America
| Population | 3,705 |
| Coordinates | 45.7324800, -107.6120300 |
| Altitude | 886 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.19 | $14.39 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.73 | $15.47 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
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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