Billings to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

740.4 miles 1191.5 km · straight line
888.4 miles estimated 1429.8 km · driving distance
17h 52min estimated drive time
$86 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Billings from Minneapolis?

The distance from Billings to Minneapolis is 740.4 miles (1191.5 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located E of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 888.4 miles, taking about 17h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana and Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 52min $86 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 26min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~23h 14min $107–$311* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Billings & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m elevation
Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients