Billings to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

453.8 miles 730.4 km · straight line
552.5 miles actual route 889.1 km · driving distance
9h 9min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
156° SSE bearing direction

How far is Billings from Denver?

The distance from Billings to Denver is 453.8 miles (730.4 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located SSE of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 552.5 miles, taking about 9h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana and Denver 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. 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 Denver. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 9min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 59min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~8h 42min $66–$193* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 151 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM