Billings to Mankato: Road Trip Guide & Distance

716.2 miles 1152.6 km · straight line
859.4 miles estimated 1383.1 km · driving distance
17h 17min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Billings from Mankato?

The distance from Billings to Mankato is 716.2 miles (1152.6 km) as the crow flies. Mankato is located E of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 859.4 miles, taking about 17h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana and Mankato in Minnesota.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Mankato. 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 Mankato

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 17min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 44min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~22h 28min $103–$301* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Billings & Mankato

Quick Facts

Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m elevation
Mankato
44.16°N, 94.01°W
America/Chicago
253m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 239 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients