Billings to Deadwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

252.2 miles 405.9 km · straight line
315.3 miles estimated 507.4 km · driving distance
6h 21min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Billings from Deadwood?

The distance from Billings to Deadwood is 252.2 miles (405.9 km) as the crow flies. Deadwood is located ESE of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 315.3 miles, taking about 6h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana and Deadwood in South Dakota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Billings and Deadwood. 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 Deadwood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 21min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 37min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~6h 2min $38–$110* Comfort

Quick Facts

Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m elevation
Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 84 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 98.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients