Billings to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

873 miles 1404.9 km · straight line
1212.8 miles actual route 1951.8 km · driving distance
22h 15min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
194° SSW bearing direction

How far is Billings from Phoenix?

The distance from Billings to Phoenix is 873 miles (1404.9 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located SSW of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1212.8 miles, taking about 22h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana and Phoenix in Arizona.

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. 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. 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 Phoenix. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 15min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 42min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~28h 56min $146–$424* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Billings & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 291 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM