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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
251.99 mi
04h 28m
Flight
188.03 mi
302.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.03 mi
Kilometers
302.6 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.99 mi
Kilometers
405.54 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Wed, Apr 22, 6:25 PM MDT
Return by in Big Timber
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Timber
2026-04-22T13:57
Arrive Havre
Wed, Apr 22, 6:25 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big Timber
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
Belt
MT

Town of the United States

From Big Timber
142.7 mi
02h 14m
To Havre
109.3 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 36 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on McLeod Street

    5 m · 6 sec · McLeod Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 1st Avenue

    1138 ft · 39 sec · East 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on East 1st Avenue

    43.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · East 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest

    1 km · 58 sec · 2nd Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on 3rd Street Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn left

    39.2 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    1588 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    557 ft · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 57th Street South

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 57th Street South

  13. 13

    Continue on River Drive North

    3.4 mi · 5 min · River Drive North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 15th Street North

    108.4 mi · 2 hr · 15th Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
15th Street North
108 mi · 43%
East 1st Avenue
44.1 mi · 18%
3rd Street Northeast
20.2 mi · 8%
River Drive North
3.38 mi · 1%
57th Street South
1.61 mi · 1%
2nd Street Northwest
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64 mi
188 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belt
02h 14m from Big Timber
Leave By
8:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Big Timber

#1 Big Timber

City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States

Population1,688
Coordinates45.8349400, -109.9554600
Altitude1247
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: McLeod Street (-109.955468, 45.834935)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.89 gal
33.66 L · about $34.61
Round trip
$69.22
17.78 gal · 67.32 L
Estimated CO2
79 kg one way
Round trip: 158 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Montana · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Big Timber and Havre. The current time is 13:57:35.

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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.