Billings to Pendleton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

495.9 miles 798.1 km · straight line
595.1 miles estimated 957.7 km · driving distance
11h 58min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Billings from Pendleton?

The distance from Billings to Pendleton is 495.9 miles (798.1 km) as the crow flies. Pendleton is located W of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 595.1 miles, taking about 11h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana and Pendleton in Oregon.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Billings and Pendleton. 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 Pendleton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 58min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 22min $48–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 22min $71–$208* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Billings & Pendleton

Quick Facts

Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m elevation
Pendleton
45.67°N, 118.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 165 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients