Albert Lea to Billings: Road Trip Guide & Distance

756.3 miles 1217.1 km · straight line
907.5 miles estimated 1460.5 km · driving distance
18h 15min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Albert Lea from Billings?

The distance from Albert Lea to Billings is 756.3 miles (1217.1 km) as the crow flies. Billings is located WNW of Albert Lea. By car, the driving distance is approximately 907.5 miles, taking about 18h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Albert Lea in Minnesota and Billings in Montana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albert Lea and Billings. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albert Lea to Billings

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 15min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 54min $73–$136* Budget
Train ~23h 44min $109–$318* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albert Lea & Billings

Quick Facts

Albert Lea
43.65°N, 93.37°W
America/Chicago
379m elevation
Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 252 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients