How far is Clancy, MT from Helena, MT?
The driving distance from Clancy, MT to Helena, MT is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clancy and Helena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clancy and Helena.
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Start on North Main Street
45 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Clancy Street
634 ft · 17 sec · East Clancy Street
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Continue on Railroad Way
1868 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Way
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Take the ramp left
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 12, US 287: Townsend, Capitol Area
1583 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Prospect Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Prospect Avenue
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Turn left onto North Montana Avenue
146 m · 18 sec · North Montana Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto Cruse Avenue
50 m · 6 sec · Cruse Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cruse Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clancy and Helena.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Railroad Way
Merge slight left
9.39 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clancy and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Helena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clancy to Helena?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Montana City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Clancy and 6.3 miles from Helena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.71 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Clancy and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Helena.
Stop Ideas Near Montana City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clancy and Helena. Straight-line distance: 9.12 mi (14.68 km).
#1 Clancy
Census designated place
| Population | 1,661 |
| Coordinates | 46.4652100, -111.9863800 |
| Altitude | 1293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Helena
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
| Population | 33,737 |
| Coordinates | 46.5927100, -112.0361100 |
| Altitude | 1237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cruse Avenue (-112.036062, 46.592722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
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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