Billings to Truckee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

742 miles 1194.2 km · straight line
890.4 miles estimated 1433 km · driving distance
17h 55min estimated drive time
$86 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
237° WSW bearing direction

How far is Billings from Truckee?

The distance from Billings to Truckee is 742 miles (1194.2 km) as the crow flies. Truckee is located WSW of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 890.4 miles, taking about 17h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana and Truckee in California.

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 Truckee. 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 Truckee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 55min $86 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 30min $71–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 18min $107–$312* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Billings & Truckee

Quick Facts

Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m elevation
Truckee
39.33°N, 120.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
1773m 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