Butte to Willmar: Road Trip Guide & Distance

846.6 miles 1362.5 km · straight line
1015.9 miles estimated 1635 km · driving distance
20h 26min estimated drive time
$98 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Butte from Willmar?

The distance from Butte to Willmar is 846.6 miles (1362.5 km) as the crow flies. Willmar is located E of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1015.9 miles, taking about 20h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Butte in Montana and Willmar 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 Butte and Willmar. 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 Butte to Willmar

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 26min $98 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 31min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~26h 34min $122–$356* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Butte & Willmar

Quick Facts

Butte
46.00°N, 112.53°W
America/Denver
1688m elevation
Willmar
45.12°N, 95.04°W
America/Chicago
348m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 282 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients