How far is Butte, MT from Helena, MT?
Fastest route
The route from Butte, Montana to Helena, Montana is approximately 68.7 miles and takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes via I-15 N. It is the fastest route currently available and avoids road closures on Rodney St.
Directions
- Start on Iron St and head east toward S Main St.
- At the first cross street, turn right onto S Main St.
- Turn left onto Montana St and continue straight to stay on Montana St.
- Make a left turn onto La Salle St.
- Use the left lane to take the Interstate 15 N/Interstate 90 E ramp.
- Follow I-15 N until you reach exit 192 for US-12 W/Prospect Ave in Helena.
- Take exit 192 and continue on US-12 W/Prospect Ave. Drive to E 6th Ave.
- Turn left onto US-12 W/Prospect Ave.
- Use the left two lanes to turn left onto N Montana Ave (signs for Downtown/Helena).
- Turn right onto E 6th Ave.
- Finally, turn left onto N Davis St.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan for about 1 hour and 9 minutes of travel time.
- ⚠️ Keep an eye out for road closures on Rodney St and avoid that route.
- 🛣️ Stay on I-15 N until you reach exit 192.
- 📍 Use the left lane to take the Interstate 15 N/Interstate 90 E ramp.
- ⛽ It's a good idea to ensure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey.
- 🚥 Follow the road signs for Downtown/Helena when turning onto N Montana Ave.
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Butte and Helena is 47.14 miles (75.86 km).
Flight distance from Butte, MT to Helena, MT is 47.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Butte to Helena with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Butte, Montana to Helena, Montana is: 68.41 miles (110.1 km) by car.
Driving from Butte to Helena will take approximately 01 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Butte
Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States
| Population | 34190 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°0'14"N 112°32'5"W |
| Latitude | 46.0038200 |
| Longitude | -112.5347400 |
| Altitude | 1688 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Helena
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
| Population | 33737 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°35'34"N 112°2'10"W |
| Latitude | 46.5927100 |
| Longitude | -112.0361100 |
| Altitude | 1237 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Helena: Cruse Avenue (-112.036062,46.592722)
Estimated Travel Time Between Butte and Helena
The distance between Butte and Helena is 110 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 13 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Butte and Helena. The current time is 00:36:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.14 liters (2.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Butte and Helena.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Butte to Helena is $9.31 (diesel $11.55).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $9.31 | $10.02 | $10.73 | $11.55 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Montana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.855 (Diesel $4.785) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Butte and Helena (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
