Apple Valley, Minnesota to Billings: Road Trip Guide & Distance

745.7 miles 1200.1 km · straight line
894.8 miles estimated 1440.1 km · driving distance
18h 0min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Billings?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Billings is 745.7 miles (1200.1 km) as the crow flies. Billings is located W of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 894.8 miles, taking about 18h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota 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 Apple Valley, Minnesota 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 Apple Valley, Minnesota to Billings

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 0min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 36min $72–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 24min $107–$313* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & Billings

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m 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 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients