How far is Boulder, MT from Havre, MT?

The driving distance from Boulder, MT to Havre, MT is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
230.36 mi
03h 40m
Flight
196.29 mi
315.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.29 mi
Kilometers
315.9 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.36 mi
Kilometers
370.73 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM MDT
Return by in Boulder
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boulder
2026-04-23T04:45
Arrive Havre
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM MDT

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

Leave by
9:40 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boulder
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
Great Falls
MT

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

From Boulder
115.3 mi
01h 50m
To Havre
115.1 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Thursday

Light Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 mph NNW
Destination
45°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
28 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Centennial Avenue

    112 m · 16 sec · West Centennial Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward Helena

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    114.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Central Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast

    2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

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

  12. 12

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boulder 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Helena
115 mi · 50%
15th Street Northeast
107 mi · 47%
3rd Street Northwest
1.43 mi · 1%
Central Avenue West
1.19 mi · 1%
Old Havre Highway
0.86 mi
North Main Street
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Helena

Merge slight left

115 mi · 01h 50m

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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
196.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Falls
01h 50m from Boulder
Leave By
9:40 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Snow leaving Boulder and Chance Rain And Snow near Havre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Great Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Boulder and 115.1 miles from Havre.

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

The direct path is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 9:40 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.65 one way or $63.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Snow around Boulder and Chance Rain And Snow near Havre.

Stop Ideas Near Great Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Great Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Statue of Liberty Replica
Scenic stop 1.8 mi away

Statue of Liberty Replica

Great Falls , MT
Gibson Park Trail, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 4.3/5 21 reviews Historical landmark,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 1.7 mi away

Great Falls City Attorney's Office

Great Falls , MT
2 Park Dr N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Attorney
Cascade County Treasurer
Nearby stop 2.1 mi away

Cascade County Treasurer

Great Falls , MT
121 4th St N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 2.9/5 191 reviews Department of motor vehicles

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Falls.

RAIL

Shelby

119 mi away
230 W Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Havre. Straight-line distance: 196.29 mi (315.9 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Boulder

Town in Montana

Population1,291
Coordinates46.2365900, -112.1208300
Altitude1496
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: West Centennial Avenue (-112.120806, 46.236652)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.77 L · about $31.65
Round trip
$63.30
16.26 gal · 61.54 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $31.65 $63.30
Mid-grade $4.23 $34.40 $68.80
Premium $4.55 $36.98 $73.97
Diesel $5.41 $44.00 $88.00

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 Boulder and Havre. The current time is 04:45:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.