How far is Red Lodge, MT from Billings, MT?
The driving distance from Red Lodge, MT to Billings, MT is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Lodge and Billings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Lodge and Billings.
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Start on South Broadway Avenue
1 km · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Broadway Avenue
27 m · 3 sec · North Broadway Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Broadway Avenue
7.8 mi · 12 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 212
25 mi · 35 min · US Highway 212
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Turn right onto Clarks River Road
8.4 mi · 9 min · Clarks River Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
11.4 mi · 14 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 Red Lodge 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.
US Highway 212
Continue on US Highway 212
25 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Red Lodge 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 Red Lodge to Billings?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Joliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Red Lodge and 30.6 miles from Billings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Red Lodge and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Billings.
Stop Ideas Near Joliet
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 Joliet.
Billings, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Lodge and Billings. Straight-line distance: 54.87 mi (88.3 km).
#1 Red Lodge
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,359 |
| Coordinates | 45.1857800, -109.2468200 |
| Altitude | 1697 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
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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