How far is Columbus, MT from Helena, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbus and Helena is 148.8 miles (239.47 km).
Flight distance from Columbus, MT to Helena, MT is 148.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Columbus to Helena with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbus, Montana to Helena, Montana is: 193.33 miles (311.14 km) by car.
Driving from Columbus to Helena will take approximately 03 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Columbus
Town in Stillwater County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2117 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 45°38'12"N 109°15'8"W |
| Latitude | 45.6366100 |
| Longitude | -109.2521100 |
| Altitude | 1093 |
| 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 Columbus and Helena
The distance between Columbus and Helena is 311 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 27 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 Columbus and Helena. The current time is 04:01:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.82 liters (6.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Helena.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Helena is $26.3 (diesel $32.64).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $26.3 | $28.31 | $30.32 | $32.64 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Helena (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
