How far is Colstrip, MT from Helena, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Colstrip and Helena is 263.19 miles (423.57 km).
Flight distance from Colstrip, MT to Helena, MT is 263.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 42 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 38 minutes to travel from Colstrip to Helena with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Colstrip, Montana to Helena, Montana is: 355.5 miles (572.12 km) by car.
Driving from Colstrip to Helena will take approximately 05 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Colstrip
Town focused on coal mining and electricity production
| Population | 2217 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 45°53'3"N 106°37'25"W |
| Latitude | 45.8841600 |
| Longitude | -106.6236400 |
| Altitude | 982 |
| 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 Colstrip and Helena
The distance between Colstrip and Helena is 572 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 21 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 Colstrip and Helena. The current time is 20:39:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 47.49 liters (12.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colstrip and Helena.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colstrip to Helena is $48.36 (diesel $60.02).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $48.36 | $52.05 | $55.76 | $60.02 |
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 May 05, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Colstrip and Helena (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
