Montana road trips
Best Road Trips in Montana
20 popular Montana drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $3.30/gal.
Our Montana road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Montana metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $3.30/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $3.30/gal Montana regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Montana origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
Dallas → Billings
The headline Montana road trip — 1289 miles, about 20.8 hours of driving and roughly $152 in gas at $3.30/gal.
More top Montana drives (19)
Chicago → Billings
1264 mi · ~20.4 h · ~$149 gas
Open tripLas Vegas → Billings
883 mi · ~14.2 h · ~$104 gas
Open tripLas Vegas → Missoula
875 mi · ~14.1 h · ~$103 gas
Open tripDenver → Missoula
788 mi · ~12.7 h · ~$93 gas
Open tripBismarck → Missoula
736 mi · ~11.9 h · ~$87 gas
Open tripSioux Falls → Billings
706 mi · ~11.4 h · ~$83 gas
Open tripReno → Missoula
691 mi · ~11.1 h · ~$81 gas
Open tripFargo → Billings
665 mi · ~10.7 h · ~$78 gas
Open tripColorado Springs → Billings
608 mi · ~9.8 h · ~$72 gas
Open tripProvo → Missoula
559 mi · ~9.0 h · ~$66 gas
Open tripAspen → Billings
547 mi · ~8.8 h · ~$64 gas
Open tripDenver → Billings
535 mi · ~8.6 h · ~$63 gas
Open tripSalt Lake City → Missoula
513 mi · ~8.3 h · ~$60 gas
Open tripBoulder → Billings
508 mi · ~8.2 h · ~$60 gas
Open tripProvo → Billings
490 mi · ~7.9 h · ~$58 gas
Open tripBoise → Billings
480 mi · ~7.7 h · ~$57 gas
Open tripSalt Lake City → Billings
456 mi · ~7.4 h · ~$54 gas
Open tripBismarck → Billings
443 mi · ~7.1 h · ~$52 gas
Open tripBoise → Missoula
294 mi · ~4.7 h · ~$35 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Montana
Top Montana road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $3.30/gal.
Cheapest Montana road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Montana.
Long-distance road trips from Montana
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Montana — Idaho, Wyoming, Utah.
Gas prices in Montana
Estimated regular at $3.30/gal · premium $3.95 · diesel $3.65.
Best vehicles for Montana drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Montana
Daily driving cost estimates for major Montana-area cities.
EV vs gas in Montana
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Montana trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Montana road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Montana. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Montana road trip cost in fuel?
At Montana's estimated $3.30/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $11.79 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Montana EV-friendly for road trips?
Montana has more limited fast-charging coverage outside major cities. For an EV trip, plan stops carefully and consider hybrid alternatives.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.