How far is Butte, MT from Havre, MT?
The driving distance from Butte, MT to Havre, MT is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butte and Havre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butte and Havre.
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Start on West Iron Street
21 m · 5 sec · West Iron Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2042 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
1321 ft · 29 sec · West Front Street
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Turn left onto South Montana Street
2287 ft · 46 sec · South Montana Street
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Turn left onto La Salle Street
89 m · 5 sec · La Salle Street
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Take the ramp straight
972 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Helena
150.3 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Avenue West
1.2 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest
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Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast
2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Old Havre Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway
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Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast
107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min · 15th Street Northeast
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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 Butte and Havre.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 15 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Helena
150 mi · 02h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Butte and Partly Sunny near Havre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Butte to Havre?
The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Butte and 134.7 miles from Havre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 8:12 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.94 one way or $73.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Butte and Partly Sunny near Havre.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butte and Havre. Straight-line distance: 220.88 mi (355.48 km).
#1 Butte
Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States
| Population | 34,190 |
| Coordinates | 46.0038200, -112.5347400 |
| Altitude | 1688 |
| 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: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $36.94 | $73.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $40.15 | $80.30 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $43.17 | $86.34 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $51.36 | $102.72 |
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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