How far is Anaconda, MT from Havre, MT?

The driving distance from Anaconda, MT to Havre, MT is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
282.37 mi
04h 43m
Flight
226.37 mi
364.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.37 mi
Kilometers
364.31 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.37 mi
Kilometers
454.43 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Fri, May 1, 10:13 AM MDT
Return by in Anaconda
Fri, May 1, 2:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaconda
2026-05-01T05:30
Arrive Havre
Fri, May 1, 10:13 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anaconda
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cascade
MT

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

From Anaconda
145.8 mi
02h 21m
To Havre
136.6 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anaconda and Havre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaconda and Havre.

  1. 1

    Start on East Commercial Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · East Commercial Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ash Street

    117 m · 22 sec · Ash Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway

    6.9 mi · 7 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Helena

    150.3 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Central Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast

    2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min · 15th Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaconda and Havre.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 15 North
151 mi · 53%
15th Street Northeast
107 mi · 38%
Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
25.7 mi · 9%
3rd Street Northwest
1.43 mi · 1%
Central Avenue West
1.19 mi
Old Havre Highway
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

I 15 North

Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Helena

150 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56 mi
226.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
02h 21m from Anaconda
Leave By
7:34 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anaconda and Mostly Sunny near Havre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anaconda to Havre?

The road trip is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.8 miles from Anaconda and 136.6 miles from Havre.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.77 one way or $77.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anaconda and Mostly Sunny near Havre.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaconda and Havre. Straight-line distance: 226.37 mi (364.31 km).

Anaconda

#1 Anaconda

Town in Montana

Population9,417
Coordinates46.1285400, -112.9422600
Altitude1601
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: East Commercial Avenue (-112.94227, 46.12851)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.96 gal
37.72 L · about $38.77
Round trip
$77.55
19.92 gal · 75.44 L
Estimated CO2
88.5 kg one way
Round trip: 177 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.77 $77.55
Mid-grade $4.23 $42.14 $84.28
Premium $4.55 $45.31 $90.62
Diesel $5.41 $53.90 $107.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaconda and Havre. The current time is 05:30:39.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.