Billings to Fort Collins: Road Trip Guide & Distance

398.2 miles 640.8 km · straight line
477.8 miles estimated 769 km · driving distance
9h 37min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
153° SSE bearing direction

How far is Billings from Fort Collins?

The distance from Billings to Fort Collins is 398.2 miles (640.8 km) as the crow flies. Fort Collins is located SSE of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 477.8 miles, taking about 9h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana and Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins. 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 Fort Collins

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 37min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 32min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 8min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Billings & Fort Collins

Quick Facts

Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m elevation
Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients