How far is Bigfork, MT from Havre, MT?

The driving distance from Bigfork, MT to Havre, MT is about 267.4 miles (430.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.4 miles (329 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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
267.4 mi
04h 34m
Flight
204.44 mi
329.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.44 mi
Kilometers
329.01 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.4 mi
Kilometers
430.34 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM MDT
Return by in Bigfork
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bigfork
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive Havre
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bigfork
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
Cut Bank
MT

City in Glacier County, Montana, United States

From Bigfork
133.5 mi
02h 17m
To Havre
133.8 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW
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 Bigfork and Havre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cascade Avenue

    53 m · 10 sec · Cascade Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grand Drive

    2344 ft · 2 min · Grand Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Holt Drive

    43 m · 6 sec · Holt Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    97 m · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    13.6 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    61 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US 2

    1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2

  9. 9

    Continue on US Route 2

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min · US Route 2

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    54.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue on 5th Avenue North

    138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    101.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Roosevelt Highway

  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 Bigfork 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
102 mi · 38%
US Route 2
83.9 mi · 31%
US 2
1.66 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.75 mi
Grand Drive
0.44 mi
1st Avenue
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Highway

Continue on Roosevelt Highway

102 mi · 01h 54m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63 mi
204.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cut Bank
02h 17m from Bigfork
Leave By
7:50 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bigfork 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 Bigfork to Havre?

The road trip is about 267.4 miles (430.3 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Cut Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from Bigfork and 133.8 miles from Havre.

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

The direct path is about 204.4 miles (329 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 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 7:50 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.75 one way or $73.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Bigfork and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Havre.

Stop Ideas Near Cut Bank

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cut Bank, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cut Bank.

RAIL

Cut Bank

1 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site
RAIL

Shelby

38 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Browning

52 mi away
Heart Butte Rd and Depot Rd.
RAIL

East Glacier Park

69 mi away
400 Highway 49 North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bigfork and Havre. Straight-line distance: 204.44 mi (329.01 km).

Bigfork

#1 Bigfork

City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population4,270
Coordinates48.0632900, -114.0726100
Altitude908
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: Cascade Avenue (-114.072075, 48.06329)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.44 gal
35.72 L · about $36.75
Round trip
$73.50
18.88 gal · 71.44 L
Estimated CO2
83.9 kg one way
Round trip: 167.8 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $36.75 $73.50
Mid-grade $4.23 $39.94 $79.88
Premium $4.55 $42.94 $85.89
Diesel $5.41 $51.09 $102.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bigfork and Havre. The current time is 23:03:44.

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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.