Billings to Estes Park: Road Trip Guide & Distance

402.6 miles 647.9 km · straight line
483.1 miles estimated 777.5 km · driving distance
9h 43min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
157° SSE bearing direction

How far is Billings from Estes Park?

The distance from Billings to Estes Park is 402.6 miles (647.9 km) as the crow flies. Estes Park is located SSE of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 483.1 miles, taking about 9h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana and Estes Park 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 Estes Park. 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 Estes Park

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 43min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 40min $39–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 14min $58–$169* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Billings & Estes Park

Quick Facts

Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m elevation
Estes Park
40.38°N, 105.52°W
America/Denver
2293m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients