Billings to Flagstaff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

749.7 miles 1206.5 km · straight line
899.6 miles estimated 1447.8 km · driving distance
18h 6min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
194° SSW bearing direction

How far is Billings from Flagstaff?

The distance from Billings to Flagstaff is 749.7 miles (1206.5 km) as the crow flies. Flagstaff is located SSW of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 899.6 miles, taking about 18h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana and Flagstaff in Arizona.

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 Billings and Flagstaff. 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 Flagstaff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 6min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 43min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~23h 32min $108–$315* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Billings & Flagstaff

Quick Facts

Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m elevation
Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 250 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients