Directions to Sagebrush Inn & Suites
Sagebrush Inn & Suites sits at 206 East Wilson St in Broadus, MT – right at the crossroads of Highway 212 and Highway 59, on the historic Warrior Trail between Little Bighorn Battlefield and Mount Rushmore. If you’re visiting Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, passing through Powder River County on a road trip, coming into the area to hunt, or need the closest comfortable place to stay for miles in any direction, here’s how to get here from the surrounding communities.
From Billings, MT
~200 miles · about 3 hrs 15 min via I-94 E & US-212 E
From Billings, take I-90/I-94 east toward Miles City, then pick up US-212 southeast into Broadus. It’s the longest drive on this list, but the most common approach for travelers coming from Montana’s largest city or connecting through Billings Logan International Airport. Plan a fuel and food stop in Miles City, roughly two-thirds of the way, before the final open-highway stretch into Powder River County.
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From Rapid City, SD
~180 miles · about 3 hrs via US-212 W
From Rapid City, head west on US-212 through Belle Fourche and across the South Dakota-Montana line, continuing through Alzada and Ekalaka country into Broadus. This is the natural route for travelers coming from the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, or Rapid City Regional Airport toward Little Bighorn Battlefield. Services thin out considerably once you cross into Montana, so top off in Belle Fourche before the long open stretch.
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From Miles City, MT
~79 miles · about 1 hr 20 min via US-212 W
Head southeast out of Miles City on US-212. It’s a straight, open-highway drive through Powder River County ranchland, with Volborg roughly at the halfway point if you need a stretch break. Travelers heading out of Miles City toward the South Dakota or Wyoming border often find Sagebrush a more convenient overnight stop than doubling back.
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From Hardin, MT
~121 miles · about 2 hrs 15 min via US-212 E
From Hardin, take US-212 east through the Crow and Northern Cheyenne reservations, passing through Lame Deer and Ashland along the way. It’s a longer haul, so plan for a fuel stop in Ashland or Lame Deer roughly halfway through. This route is popular with travelers connecting Little Bighorn Battlefield to the South Dakota Black Hills.
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From Little Bighorn Battlefield
~135 miles · about 2 hrs 30 min via US-212 E
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument sits just south of Hardin, and Sagebrush Inn & Suites is the natural overnight stop for travelers making the drive from there toward South Dakota’s Black Hills or Mount Rushmore. Pick up US-212 east and follow the same route as from Hardin, through Lame Deer and Ashland. If you’re touring the historic Warrior Trail over a couple of days, splitting the drive with a night in Broadus keeps the second leg manageable.
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From Ashland, MT
~47 miles · about 1 hr 15 min via US-212 E
A straightforward, roughly hour-long drive southeast on US-212. This stretch of highway runs through open rangeland with few services, so top off your tank in Ashland before heading out.
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From Ekalaka, MT
~65-70 miles · roughly 1.5-2 hrs
Ekalaka sits southeast of Broadus; the drive winds through Custer National Forest and Powder River County backroads. Cell service can be spotty along the way, so download offline directions before you leave if you’re not familiar with the route.
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Good to know before you drive
Rural highways, real distances. Powder River County is genuinely remote – gas stations and services are spaced far apart. Fill up before you leave your starting point.
Winter driving. Nov-Mar is our slower season and also when weather can turn quickly on these highways. Check the Montana Department of Transportation’s road report (511mt.net) before winter travel.
Hunting season traffic. Broadus sees a steady flow of hunters through the fall and winter months – if you’re booking during this window, we’d recommend reserving ahead.
We’re the closest comfortable option for a long stretch
With the nearest comparable lodging roughly 80 miles out, Sagebrush Inn & Suites is often the most practical overnight stop for travelers coming from Miles City, Hardin, Ashland, Ekalaka, or Little Bighorn Battlefield – whether you’re passing through on Highway 212 or staying to explore the area.