How far is West Yellowstone, MT from Billings, MT?
The driving distance from West Yellowstone, MT to Billings, MT is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.5 miles (239 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
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 and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Yellowstone and Billings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Yellowstone and Billings.
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Start on Electric Street
12 m · 6 sec · Electric Street
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Turn right onto Firehole Avenue
1182 ft · 48 sec · Firehole Avenue
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Turn left onto Canyon Street
917 ft · 28 sec · Canyon Street
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Continue on Gallatin Road
81.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Gallatin Road
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Turn right onto Huffine Lane
5.3 mi · 8 min · Huffine Lane
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 59 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto West Babcock Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Babcock Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 11th Avenue
11 m · 7 sec · South 11th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Babcock Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Babcock Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wallace Avenue
109 m · 14 sec · South Wallace Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit right
1723 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 23 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 West Yellowstone 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.
East Main Street
Continue straight
105 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving West Yellowstone and Partly Sunny then 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 West Yellowstone to Billings?
The road trip is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.2 miles from West Yellowstone and 121.2 miles from Billings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.5 miles (239 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.9 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.47 one way or $64.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around West Yellowstone and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Billings.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
Livingston, MT
Bozeman, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Yellowstone and Billings. Straight-line distance: 148.49 mi (238.97 km).
#1 West Yellowstone
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,372 |
| Coordinates | 44.6621500, -111.1041100 |
| Altitude | 2031 |
| 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: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $32.47 | $64.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $35.29 | $70.57 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $37.94 | $75.88 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $45.14 | $90.27 |
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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