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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
234.24 mi
04h 26m
Flight
212.35 mi
341.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.35 mi
Kilometers
341.75 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.24 mi
Kilometers
376.98 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Billings
Sun, Apr 12, 3:12 PM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Sun, Apr 12, 7:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-04-12T10:46
Arrive Billings
Sun, Apr 12, 3:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Louis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Newburg
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From St. Louis
117 mi
02h 13m
To Billings
117.3 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West

    1051 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    206.8 mi · 3 hr 46 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO MM, MO B

    1040 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    96 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    8.8 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northwest Jefferson Avenue

    61 m · 9 sec · Northwest Jefferson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
207 mi · 88%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 2%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.46 mi · 1%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.28 mi · 1%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
212.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
02h 13m from St. Louis
Leave By
8:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newburg, 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 Newburg.

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

97 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

106 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Billings. Straight-line distance: 212.35 mi (341.75 km).

St. Louis

#1 St. Louis

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.

Population315,685
Coordinates38.6272700, -90.1978900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
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#2 Billings

City in Missouri, USA

Population1,115
Coordinates37.0675500, -93.5521400
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Billings (-93.55214, 37.06755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.27 gal
31.29 L · about $31.19
Round trip
$62.37
16.54 gal · 62.58 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Billings. The current time is 10:46:29.

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.