How far is Sula, MT from Billings, MT?
The driving distance from Sula, MT to Billings, MT is about 339.1 miles (545.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264 miles (424.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m 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 06h 20m.
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 Gallatin County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sula and Billings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sula and Billings.
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Start on the route
22 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
57.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Continue on Montana Highway 43
12.8 mi · 19 min · Montana Highway 43
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Continue on Big Hole Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Big Hole Road
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Continue on Montana Highway 43
3.8 mi · 6 min · Montana Highway 43
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Take the ramp left
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 20 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
105.3 mi · 1 hr 45 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 Sula and Billings.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Montana Highway 43
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Sula and Partly Sunny near Billings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sula to Billings?
The road trip is about 339.1 miles (545.7 km) and usually takes 06h 20m 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?
Three Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.2 miles from Sula and 169.8 miles from Billings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264 miles (424.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.1 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 $55.12 one way or $110.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Sula and Partly Sunny near Billings.
Stop Ideas Near Three Forks
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 Three Forks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sula and Billings. Straight-line distance: 263.95 mi (424.78 km).
#1 Sula
Situated in southern Ravalli County, Montana, at an elevation of 4,429 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the East Fork of the Bitterroot River near the Idaho border.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.8365900, -113.9817500 |
| Altitude | 1350 |
| 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: Billings (-108.50069, 45.78329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 546 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $4.61 | $55.12 | $110.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $58.94 | $117.88 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $63.45 | $126.90 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $75.59 | $151.17 |
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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