How far is Chinook, MT from Havre, MT?

The driving distance from Chinook, MT to Havre, MT is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.43 mi
00h 26m
Flight
20.88 mi
33.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.88 mi
Kilometers
33.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.43 mi
Kilometers
36.1 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Sat, May 30, 2:34 AM MDT
Return by in Chinook
Sat, May 30, 3:01 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chinook
2026-05-30T02:07
Arrive Havre
Sat, May 30, 2:34 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chinook
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Harlem
MT

City in Blaine County, Montana, United States

From Chinook
11.2 mi
00h 13m
To Havre
11.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Indiana Street

    1775 ft · 1 min · Indiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street West

    21.7 mi · 25 min · 1st Street West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chinook 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
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Street West
21.7 mi · 97%
Indiana Street
0.34 mi · 1%
1st Avenue
0.31 mi · 1%
5th Street
0.08 mi
Montana Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

1st Street West

Turn left onto 1st Street West

21.7 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harlem
00h 13m from Chinook
Leave By
7:36 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chinook and Showers And Thunderstorms near Havre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harlem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Chinook and 11.2 miles from Havre.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chinook and Showers And Thunderstorms near Havre.

Stop Ideas Near Harlem

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harlem, 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 Harlem.

RAIL

Havre station

66 mi away
235 Main Street
RAIL

Malta

70 mi away
51 South 1st Street East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chinook and Havre. Straight-line distance: 20.88 mi (33.61 km).

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#1 Chinook

City in Montana

Population1,230
Coordinates48.5900000, -109.2312800
Altitude740
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana Street (-109.231257, 48.589998)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
3 L · about $3.08
Round trip
$6.15
1.58 gal · 6 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.08 $6.15
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.34 $6.68
Premium $4.55 $3.59 $7.19
Diesel $5.41 $4.28 $8.55

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Chinook and Havre. The current time is 02:07:47.

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.