Billings to Clifton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

462.4 miles 744.1 km · straight line
554.8 miles estimated 892.9 km · driving distance
11h 10min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
180° S bearing direction

How far is Billings from Clifton?

The distance from Billings to Clifton is 462.4 miles (744.1 km) as the crow flies. Clifton is located S of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 554.8 miles, taking about 11h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana and Clifton in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Billings and Clifton. 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 Billings to Clifton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 10min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 24min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 37min $67–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Billings & Clifton

Quick Facts

Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m elevation
Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients