How far is Libby, MT from Billings, MT?
The driving distance from Libby, MT to Billings, MT is about 514.2 miles (827.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 08h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Libby and Billings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Libby and Billings.
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Start on West 9th Street
2100 ft · 1 min · West 9th Street
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Continue on Minnesota Avenue
85.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Minnesota Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Idaho Street
31 m · 2 sec · West Idaho Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Idaho Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Idaho Street
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Take the exit right toward US 93 ALT
1807 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kalispell Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Kalispell Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kalispell Bypass
49 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass
1.6 km · 1 min · Kalispell Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kalispell Bypass
47 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass
1303 ft · 29 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Turn right onto US 93 South
1967 ft · 32 sec · US 93 South
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Turn left onto Snowline Lane
1.6 km · 4 min · Snowline Lane
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Turn right onto Demersville Road
1311 ft · 59 sec · Demersville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rocky Cliff Drive
89 m · 20 sec · Rocky Cliff Drive
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Turn left onto US 93 South
3.6 mi · 4 min · US 93 South
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
1821 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 141
32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141
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Turn sharp right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
1 km · 56 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
45 mi · 42 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
109.6 mi · 1 hr 50 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 Libby and Billings.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Highway 141
Keep slight right
111 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Libby 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 Libby to Billings?
The road trip is about 514.2 miles (827.6 km) and usually takes 08h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Deer Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 269.4 miles from Libby and 244.9 miles from Billings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 136.8 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.66 one way or $141.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 161.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Libby and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Billings.
Stop Ideas Near Deer Lodge
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 Deer Lodge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Libby and Billings. Straight-line distance: 377.37 mi (607.32 km).
#1 Libby
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,845 |
| Coordinates | 48.3882900, -115.5560000 |
| Altitude | 639 |
| 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: 828 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 24m |
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 | $70.66 | $141.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $76.79 | $153.59 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $82.56 | $165.13 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $98.23 | $196.46 |
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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