How far is Clinton, MT from Helena, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Clinton and Helena is 80.4 miles (129.39 km).
Flight distance from Clinton, MT to Helena, MT is 80.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Clinton to Helena with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Clinton, Montana to Helena, Montana is: 97.6 miles (157.07 km) by car.
Driving from Clinton to Helena will take approximately 01 hours 30 minutes.
#1 Clinton
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°46'9"N 113°42'45"W |
| Latitude | 46.7690900 |
| Longitude | -113.7126000 |
| Altitude | 1057 |
| 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 Clinton and Helena
The distance between Clinton and Helena is 157 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 44 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 Clinton and Helena. The current time is 22:24:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.04 liters (3.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Clinton and Helena.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Clinton to Helena is $13.28 (diesel $16.48).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $13.28 | $14.29 | $15.31 | $16.48 |
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 December 25, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Clinton and Helena (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
