Billings to Telluride: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Billings from Telluride?

The distance from Billings to Telluride is 543.3 miles (874.3 km) as the crow flies. Telluride is located S of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 651.9 miles, taking about 13h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana and Telluride in Colorado.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

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