How far is Three Forks, MT from Billings, MT?
The driving distance from Three Forks, MT to Billings, MT is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wheatland County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Three Forks and Billings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Forks and Billings.
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Start on Cottonwood Coulee Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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Continue on Cottonwood Coulee Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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Turn left onto North Century School Road
3.8 mi · 15 min · North Century School Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Century School Road
113 m · 16 sec · Century School Road
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Turn slight right onto McCoy Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · McCoy Road
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Continue on McCoy Road
3.1 mi · 12 min · McCoy Road
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Continue on McCoy Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · McCoy Road
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Continue on Tiger Butte Road
1880 ft · 1 min · Tiger Butte Road
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1606 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn right
39.2 mi · 43 min
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Turn left
45.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn right
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
25.5 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 27th Street
11 m · 1 sec · North 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 27th Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North 27th Street
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Turn left onto Montana Avenue
933 ft · 34 sec · 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 Three Forks and Billings.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
64.3 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny leaving Three Forks and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Billings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Three Forks to Billings?
The road trip is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Judith Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Three Forks and 106.1 miles from Billings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.08 one way or $58.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny around Three Forks and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Billings.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Three Forks and Billings. Straight-line distance: 160.82 mi (258.81 km).
#1 Three Forks
City in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2,043 |
| Coordinates | 47.2816300, -111.0902400 |
| Altitude | 1208 |
| 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: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $29.08 | $58.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $31.61 | $63.21 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $33.98 | $67.96 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $40.43 | $80.86 |
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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