How far is Fort Benton, MT from Havre, MT?
The driving distance from Fort Benton, MT to Havre, MT is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Benton and Havre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Benton and Havre.
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Start on the route
48 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 16th Street
55 m · 14 sec · 16th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
799 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 18th Street
1374 ft · 1 min · 18th Street
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Turn right onto Saint Charles Street
1 km · 2 min · Saint Charles Street
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Turn straight onto MT 387
2 mi · 3 min · MT 387
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Turn right onto US 87
67.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · US 87
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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 Fort Benton and Havre.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 87
Turn right onto US 87
67.4 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain leaving Fort Benton and Light Rain near Havre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Benton to Havre?
The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Big Sandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Fort Benton and 37 miles from Havre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.16 one way or $20.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Fort Benton and Light Rain near Havre.
Stop Ideas Near Big Sandy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Postal Service
Big Sandy City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Sandy.
Havre station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Benton and Havre. Straight-line distance: 67.88 mi (109.24 km).
#1 Fort Benton
City in Montana, USA
| Population | 1,442 |
| Coordinates | 47.8183000, -110.6674400 |
| Altitude | 799 |
| 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: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $11.04 | $22.09 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $11.87 | $23.75 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $14.13 | $28.25 |
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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