How far is Big Timber, MT from Havre, MT?
The driving distance from Big Timber, MT to Havre, MT is about 252 miles (405.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Timber and Havre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Timber and Havre.
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Start on McLeod Street
5 m · 6 sec · McLeod Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Avenue
1138 ft · 39 sec · East 1st Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on East 1st Avenue
43.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · East 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
1 km · 58 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
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Continue on 3rd Street Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street Northeast
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Turn left
39.2 mi · 43 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn slight right
1588 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
557 ft · 7 sec
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Continue straight
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto 57th Street South
1.6 mi · 2 min · 57th Street South
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Continue on River Drive North
3.4 mi · 5 min · River Drive North
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Turn right onto 15th Street North
108.4 mi · 2 hr · 15th Street North
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Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Montana Avenue
49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Timber and Havre.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
15th Street North
Turn right onto 15th Street North
108 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Big Timber and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Havre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big Timber to Havre?
The road trip is about 252 miles (405.5 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Belt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.7 miles from Big Timber and 109.3 miles from Havre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188 miles (302.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 8:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.61 one way or $69.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Big Timber and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Havre.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Timber and Havre. Straight-line distance: 188.03 mi (302.6 km).
#1 Big Timber
City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,688 |
| Coordinates | 45.8349400, -109.9554600 |
| Altitude | 1247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Havre
City in Hill County, Montana, United States
| Population | 9,706 |
| Coordinates | 48.5500000, -109.6840900 |
| Altitude | 771 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $34.61 | $69.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $37.61 | $75.23 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $40.44 | $80.88 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $48.11 | $96.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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