How far is Frenchtown, MT from Havre, MT?

The driving distance from Frenchtown, MT to Havre, MT is about 292.7 miles (471.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.1 miles (380 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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
292.72 mi
05h 00m
Flight
236.15 mi
380.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.15 mi
Kilometers
380.04 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.72 mi
Kilometers
471.09 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Fri, Apr 17, 2:37 PM MDT
Return by in Frenchtown
Fri, Apr 17, 7:37 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frenchtown
2026-04-17T09:37
Arrive Havre
Fri, Apr 17, 2:37 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:00 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frenchtown
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
Fairfield
MT

Town in Montana, United States

From Frenchtown
146.5 mi
02h 30m
To Havre
146.2 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
40°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frenchtown and Havre.

  1. 1

    Start on Beckwith Street

    144 m · 10 sec · Beckwith Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Demer Street

    151 m · 10 sec · Demer Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 200 East: Bonner, Great Falls

    148.5 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  6. 6

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

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    9.5 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Central Avenue West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast

    2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

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

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frenchtown 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MT 200 East
148 mi · 51%
15th Street Northeast
107 mi · 37%
Demer Street
20.1 mi · 7%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.48 mi · 3%
3rd Street Northwest
1.43 mi
Central Avenue West
1.33 mi
Longest Stretch

MT 200 East

Take the exit slight right toward MT 200 East: Bonner, Great Falls

148 mi · 02h 48m

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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
236.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
02h 30m from Frenchtown
Leave By
7:00 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Frenchtown and Mostly Sunny near Havre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frenchtown to Havre?

The road trip is about 292.7 miles (471.1 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.5 miles from Frenchtown and 146.2 miles from Havre.

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

The direct path is about 236.1 miles (380 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 7:00 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.21 one way or $80.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Frenchtown and Mostly Sunny near Havre.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.

RAIL

Shelby

99 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Cut Bank

117 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frenchtown and Havre. Straight-line distance: 236.15 mi (380.04 km).

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#1 Frenchtown

High school in Frenchtown, Missoula County, Montana

Population1,825
Coordinates47.0149200, -114.2298400
Altitude928
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: Beckwith Street (-114.229927, 47.014817)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
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 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.33 gal
39.1 L · about $40.21
Round trip
$80.43
20.66 gal · 78.2 L
Estimated CO2
91.8 kg one way
Round trip: 183.6 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.21 $80.43
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.71 $87.41
Premium $4.55 $46.99 $93.98
Diesel $5.41 $55.91 $111.81

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Frenchtown and Havre. The current time is 09:37:05.

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.