How far is Columbia Falls, MT from Helena, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbia Falls and Helena is 158.6 miles (255.24 km).
Flight distance from Columbia Falls, MT to Helena, MT is 158.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Columbia Falls to Helena with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbia Falls, Montana to Helena, Montana is: 200.74 miles (323.06 km) by car.
Driving from Columbia Falls to Helena will take approximately 03 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Columbia Falls
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 6209 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 48°22'21"N 114°10'53"W |
| Latitude | 48.3724600 |
| Longitude | -114.1815200 |
| Altitude | 941 |
| 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 Columbia Falls and Helena
The distance between Columbia Falls and Helena is 323 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 35 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 Columbia Falls and Helena. The current time is 01:45:01.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.81 liters (7.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia Falls and Helena.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia Falls to Helena is $27.31 (diesel $33.89).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $27.31 | $29.39 | $31.49 | $33.89 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbia Falls and Helena (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
