How far is Crow Agency, MT from Helena, MT?
The driving distance from Crow Agency, MT to Helena, MT is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crow Agency and Helena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crow Agency and Helena.
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Start on Makawasha Avenue
98 m · 15 sec · Makawasha Avenue
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Turn right
584 ft · 12 sec
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Take the ramp straight
982 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 53 min
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Continue straight
112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
57.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 287
63.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Highway 287
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Turn left onto North Montana Avenue
146 m · 18 sec · North Montana Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto Cruse Avenue
50 m · 6 sec · Cruse Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cruse Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crow Agency and Helena.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Makawasha Avenue
Continue straight
113 mi · 01h 52m
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 Crow Agency and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Helena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crow Agency to Helena?
The road trip is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Big Timber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149 miles from Crow Agency and 143.5 miles from Helena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 7:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.18 one way or $80.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crow Agency and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Helena.
Stop Ideas Near Big Timber
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Timber.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crow Agency and Helena. Straight-line distance: 229.6 mi (369.51 km).
#1 Crow Agency
Census designated place
| Population | 1,616 |
| Coordinates | 45.6016400, -107.4611900 |
| Altitude | 926 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Helena
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
| Population | 33,737 |
| Coordinates | 46.5927100, -112.0361100 |
| Altitude | 1237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cruse Avenue (-112.036062, 46.592722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $40.18 | $80.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $43.66 | $87.33 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $46.95 | $93.89 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $55.85 | $111.70 |
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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