How far is Glendive, MT from Helena, MT?
The driving distance from Glendive, MT to Helena, MT is about 438.7 miles (706 km), with a travel time of about 07h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 347.8 miles (559.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendive and Helena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendive and Helena.
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Start on Merrill Avenue
8 m · 3 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Turn right onto West Towne Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Towne Street
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the exit left
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
212.8 mi · 3 hr 31 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 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 Glendive and Helena.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Towne Street
Merge slight left
213 mi · 03h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Glendive 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 Glendive to Helena?
The road trip is about 438.7 miles (706 km) and usually takes 07h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229.5 miles from Glendive and 209.2 miles from Helena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 347.8 miles (559.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.9 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.26 one way or $120.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Glendive and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Helena.
Stop Ideas Near Laurel
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 Laurel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendive and Helena. Straight-line distance: 347.75 mi (559.65 km).
#1 Glendive
City in Montana
| Population | 4,878 |
| Coordinates | 47.1052900, -104.7124600 |
| Altitude | 629 |
| 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: 706 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $60.26 | $120.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $65.50 | $130.99 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $70.42 | $140.84 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $83.78 | $167.56 |
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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