How long is the commute from Billings, MT?
Workers who live in Billings, MT take an average of 16.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
8.5% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.5 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Billings get to work
| Means of transportation | Billings | Yellowstone County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.0% (±1.7 points) | 77.4% | 71.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±1.3 points) | 9.4% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.5 points) | 1.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.5% (±1.0 points) | 8.9% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
In Billings, the average commute is lower than in Yellowstone County (18.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Montana (19.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Billings, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Yellowstone County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Yellowstone County, Billings ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 103 of 164.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Billings
| Vehicles available | Billings | Yellowstone County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±0.9 points) | 4.3% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% (±1.9 points) | 28.7% | 26.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±2.3 points) | 37.4% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.7% (±1.6 points) | 29.6% | 31.5% | 21.9% |
In Billings, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Yellowstone County (4.3%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (4.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Billings
| Billings | Yellowstone County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.5% (±1.0 points) | 8.9% (±0.9 points) | 12.5% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±0.9 points) | 95.9% (±0.7 points) | 94.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% (±1.3 points) | 91.4% (±1.1 points) | 89.4% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Billings, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Yellowstone County (91.4%).
It is also higher than in Montana (89.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Billings
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | — | 16.5 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Lockwood | 8.0 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Laurel | 13 mi | 19.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Broadview | 27 mi | 34.2 minutes (±10.1) | Higher |
| Joliet | 29 mi | 26.3 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Fromberg | 32 mi | 31.7 minutes (±28.6) | Not measurably different |
| Columbus | 35 mi | 27.0 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Bridger | 38 mi | 21.4 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lavina | 40 mi | 53.1 minutes (±26.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lockwood, MT (21.3 minutes), Broadview, MT (34.2 minutes), Joliet, MT (26.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Yellowstone County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadview | 34.2 minutes (±10.1) |
| 2 | Lockwood | 21.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Laurel | 19.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 4 | Billings | 16.5 minutes (±0.6) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Billings
How long is the average commute in Billings?
Workers who live in Billings, MT take an average of 16.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Billings without a car?
5.1% of households in Billings have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Billings?
8.5% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Billings worked from home, and 91.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Billings city, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Billings city, Montana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Billings city, Montana
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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