How far is Thompson Falls, MT from Billings, MT?
The driving distance from Thompson Falls, MT to Billings, MT is about 444.3 miles (715 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 347.3 miles (558.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.
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.
Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thompson Falls and Billings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thompson Falls and Billings.
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Start on Woodland Street
143 m · 22 sec · Woodland Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Preston Avenue
130 m · 19 sec · East Preston Avenue
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Turn left
48 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
147 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
25.6 mi · 38 min · Main Street
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Continue on Montana Highway 200
31.5 mi · 47 min · Montana Highway 200
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Continue on A Street
7.5 mi · 11 min · A Street
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Continue straight
27.3 mi · 32 min
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Continue on West Broadway Street
925 ft · 24 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
733 ft · 18 sec · West Broadway Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Missoula
124.6 mi · 2 hr
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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 Thompson Falls and Billings.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Missoula
125 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thompson Falls 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 Thompson Falls to Billings?
The road trip is about 444.3 miles (715 km) and usually takes 06h 58m 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?
Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221.8 miles from Thompson Falls and 222.5 miles from Billings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 347.3 miles (558.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 97 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 $61.04 one way or $122.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms around Thompson Falls and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Billings.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thompson Falls and Billings. Straight-line distance: 347.25 mi (558.85 km).
#1 Thompson Falls
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 1,432 |
| Coordinates | 47.5948900, -115.3383400 |
| Altitude | 779 |
| 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: 715 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 32m |
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 | $3.89 | $61.04 | $122.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $66.34 | $132.68 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $71.33 | $142.66 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $84.86 | $169.72 |
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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