Billings to Medicine Hat: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Billings from Medicine Hat?

The distance from Billings to Medicine Hat is 310.8 miles (500.2 km) as the crow flies. Medicine Hat is located NNW of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372.9 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Billings is in Montana, United States, while Medicine Hat is in Alberta, Canada.

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. 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Billings and Medicine Hat. 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.