How far is East Helena, MT from Havre, MT?

The driving distance from East Helena, MT to Havre, MT is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.59 mi
03h 21m
Flight
170.77 mi
274.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.77 mi
Kilometers
274.82 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.59 mi
Kilometers
332.48 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Thu, Jun 11, 3:50 AM MDT
Return by in East Helena
Thu, Jun 11, 7:12 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Helena
2026-06-11T00:29
Arrive Havre
Thu, Jun 11, 3:50 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Helena
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Great Falls
MT

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

From East Helena
103.3 mi
01h 40m
To Havre
103.3 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Helena and Havre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Helena and Havre.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left

    68 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Great Falls

    1958 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    87.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast

    2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min · 15th Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Helena and Havre.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
15th Street Northeast
107 mi · 52%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
87.9 mi · 43%
East Main Street
3.79 mi · 2%
3rd Street Northwest
1.43 mi · 1%
Central Avenue West
1.19 mi · 1%
Old Havre Highway
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

15th Street Northeast

Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

107 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
170.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Falls
01h 40m from East Helena
Leave By
10:18 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Helena and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Havre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Helena to Havre?

The road trip is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Great Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from East Helena and 103.3 miles from Havre.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 10:18 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.38 one way or $56.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Helena and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Havre.

Stop Ideas Near Great Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Great Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Statue of Liberty Replica
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Statue of Liberty Replica

Great Falls , MT
Gibson Park Trail, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 4.3/5 21 reviews Historical landmark,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Great Falls City Attorney's Office

Great Falls , MT
2 Park Dr N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Attorney
Cascade County Treasurer
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Cascade County Treasurer

Great Falls , MT
121 4th St N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 2.9/5 191 reviews Department of motor vehicles

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Falls.

RAIL

Shelby

119 mi away
230 W Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Helena and Havre. Straight-line distance: 170.77 mi (274.82 km).

East Helena

#1 East Helena

Town of the United States

Population2,130
Coordinates46.5896600, -111.9155500
Altitude1185
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-111.915546, 46.589493)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.6 L · about $28.38
Round trip
$56.76
14.58 gal · 55.2 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $28.38 $56.76
Mid-grade $4.23 $30.84 $61.69
Premium $4.55 $33.16 $66.32
Diesel $5.41 $39.45 $78.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between East Helena and Havre. The current time is 00:29:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.