How far is Big Sky, MT from Helena, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Big Sky and Helena is 95.9 miles (154.34 km).
Flight distance from Big Sky, MT to Helena, MT is 95.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Big Sky to Helena with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Big Sky, Montana to Helena, Montana is: 135.83 miles (218.59 km) by car.
Driving from Big Sky to Helena will take approximately 02 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Big Sky
Census designated place
| Population | 2308 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 45°17'5"N 111°22'6"W |
| Latitude | 45.2846500 |
| Longitude | -111.3682900 |
| Altitude | 2200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Helena
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
| Population | 33737 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°35'34"N 112°2'10"W |
| Latitude | 46.5927100 |
| Longitude | -112.0361100 |
| Altitude | 1237 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Helena: Cruse Avenue (-112.036062,46.592722)
Estimated Travel Time Between Big Sky and Helena
The distance between Big Sky and Helena is 219 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 25 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Big Sky and Helena. The current time is 18:13:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 41 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.14 liters (4.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Big Sky and Helena.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Big Sky to Helena is $18.48 (diesel $22.93).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $18.48 | $19.89 | $21.3 | $22.93 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Montana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.855 (Diesel $4.785) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Big Sky and Helena (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
