How far is Columbus, MT from Havre, MT?
The driving distance from Columbus, MT to Havre, MT is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Havre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Havre.
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Start on East Pike Avenue
1039 ft · 41 sec · East Pike Avenue
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 9th Street
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Take the ramp left
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 191, I 90 Business: Big Timber, Harlowton
1944 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Big Timber Loop Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Big Timber Loop Road
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Turn slight right onto Boulder Street
1315 ft · 60 sec · Boulder Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Avenue
43.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · East 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
1 km · 58 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
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Continue on 3rd Street Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street Northeast
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Turn left
39.2 mi · 43 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn slight right
1588 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
557 ft · 7 sec
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Continue straight
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto 57th Street South
1.6 mi · 2 min · 57th Street South
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Continue on River Drive North
3.4 mi · 5 min · River Drive North
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Turn right onto 15th Street North
108.4 mi · 2 hr · 15th Street North
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Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Montana Avenue
49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Havre.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
15th Street North
Turn right onto 15th Street North
108 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Havre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Havre?
The road trip is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km) and usually takes 05h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163 miles from Columbus and 132.4 miles from Havre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 93 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.57 one way or $81.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Havre.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Havre. Straight-line distance: 202.32 mi (325.6 km).
#1 Columbus
Town in Stillwater County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2,117 |
| Coordinates | 45.6366100, -109.2521100 |
| Altitude | 1093 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Havre
City in Hill County, Montana, United States
| Population | 9,706 |
| Coordinates | 48.5500000, -109.6840900 |
| Altitude | 771 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $40.57 | $81.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.09 | $88.17 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.40 | $94.80 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $56.39 | $112.79 |
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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