How far is St. Louis, MO from Billings, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Billings, MO is about 234.3 miles (377 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Billings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Billings.
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Start on Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West
1051 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
206.8 mi · 3 hr 46 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward MO MM, MO B
1040 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight
8.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Northwest Jefferson Avenue
61 m · 9 sec · Northwest Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis 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.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
207 mi · 03h 46m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving St. Louis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Billings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Billings?
The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117 miles from St. Louis and 117.3 miles from Billings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.19 one way or $62.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around St. Louis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Billings.
Stop Ideas Near Newburg
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 Newburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Billings. Straight-line distance: 212.35 mi (341.75 km).
#1 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Billings
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 1,115 |
| Coordinates | 37.0675500, -93.5521400 |
| Altitude | 417 |
| Country | United States |
End: Billings (-93.55214, 37.06755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $3.77 | $31.19 | $62.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.17 | $70.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.49 | $76.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.86 | $87.73 |
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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