How far is Roundup, MT from Billings, MT?

The driving distance from Roundup, MT to Billings, MT is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.87 mi
00h 57m
Flight
45.78 mi
73.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.78 mi
Kilometers
73.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.87 mi
Kilometers
80.25 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Billings
Thu, Apr 16, 2:20 AM MDT
Return by in Roundup
Thu, Apr 16, 3:18 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roundup
2026-04-16T01:22
Arrive Billings
Thu, Apr 16, 2:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roundup
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Broadview
MT

Town in Montana, United States

From Roundup
24.7 mi
00h 28m
To Billings
25.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Thursday

Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roundup and Billings.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roundup and Billings.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1245 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue West

    44.4 mi · 49 min · 1st Avenue West

  3. 3

    Continue on Roundup Road

    80 m · 6 sec · Roundup Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto 1st Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 25th Street

    114 m · 16 sec · North 25th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Montana Avenue

    51 m · 6 sec · Montana Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roundup and Billings.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Avenue West
44.4 mi · 89%
Main Street
3.75 mi · 8%
1st Avenue North
1.23 mi · 2%
North 25th Street
0.07 mi
Roundup Road
0.05 mi
Montana Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

1st Avenue West

Turn right onto 1st Avenue West

44.4 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
45.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadview
00h 28m from Roundup
Leave By
4:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Snow Showers Likely leaving Roundup and Rain And Snow Showers near Billings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roundup to Billings?

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Broadview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Roundup and 25.1 miles from Billings.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely around Roundup and Rain And Snow Showers near Billings.

Stop Ideas Near Broadview

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Broadview, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broadview.

BUS

Billings, MT

45 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roundup and Billings. Straight-line distance: 45.78 mi (73.67 km).

Roundup

#1 Roundup

City in Musselshell County, Montana, United States

Population1,864
Coordinates46.4452400, -108.5418000
Altitude980
CountryUnited States
Billings

#2 Billings

The most populous city in Montana.

Population117,445
Coordinates45.7832900, -108.5006900
Altitude952
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-108.541909, 46.44524)
End: Montana Avenue (-108.500696, 45.783296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.66 L · about $6.85
Round trip
$13.70
3.52 gal · 13.32 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.85 $13.70
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.45 $14.89
Premium $4.55 $8.01 $16.01
Diesel $5.41 $9.53 $19.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Roundup and Billings. The current time is 01:22:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.