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is a city in Yellowstone County, Montana, United States. It is part of the Billings, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 6,255 at the 2000 census.
Both Interstate 90 and a number of local railroads run through Laurel. It is most known for its industry and agriculture, but also has a historic shopping district.
Laurel is home to a Cenex oil refinery & Montana Rail Link's Laurel Yard, the largest rail yard between St. Paul, Minnesota & Pasco, Washington.
Laurel is located at (45.673986, -108.770893). It is located at 3300 feet (1006 m) above sea level.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²), all of it land.
Some of Laurel's residents commute the 15 miles (24 km) to Billings, Montana's largest city. Laurel is also significant as it lies on one of two main roads to Red Lodge, 45 miles (72 km) southwest on US 212; it is a popular mountain town and an end of the Beartooth Highway.
Laurel is also served by the Laurel Municipal Airport, a publicly-owned public-use airport, which is located 2.4 miles (4 km) north of the central business district.