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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.09 mi
04h 24m
Flight
220.88 mi
355.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.88 mi
Kilometers
355.48 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.09 mi
Kilometers
433.06 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Tue, May 19, 1:09 AM MDT
Return by in Butte
Tue, May 19, 5:33 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Butte
2026-05-18T20:45
Arrive Havre
Tue, May 19, 1:09 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Butte
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
Cascade
MT

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

From Butte
134.5 mi
02h 12m
To Havre
134.7 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
52°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Iron Street

    21 m · 5 sec · West Iron Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2042 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    1321 ft · 29 sec · West Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Montana Street

    2287 ft · 46 sec · South Montana Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto La Salle Street

    89 m · 5 sec · La Salle Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    972 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Helena

    150.3 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Central Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast

    2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

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

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 15 North
151 mi · 56%
15th Street Northeast
107 mi · 40%
La Salle Street
2.71 mi · 1%
3rd Street Northwest
1.43 mi · 1%
Central Avenue West
1.19 mi
Old Havre Highway
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
220.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
02h 12m from Butte
Leave By
8:12 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Butte

#1 Butte

Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States

Population34,190
Coordinates46.0038200, -112.5347400
Altitude1688
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: West Iron Street (-112.53474, 46.003911)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.49 gal
35.94 L · about $36.94
Round trip
$73.89
18.98 gal · 71.88 L
Estimated CO2
84.3 kg one way
Round trip: 168.7 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Montana · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Butte and Havre. The current time is 20:45:01.

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.