How far is Great Falls, MT from Havre, MT?

The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Havre, MT is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.48 mi
01h 57m
Flight
104.12 mi
167.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.12 mi
Kilometers
167.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.48 mi
Kilometers
184.24 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Mon, Jun 1, 12:57 AM MDT
Return by in Great Falls
Mon, Jun 1, 2:54 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Great Falls
2026-05-31T22:59
Arrive Havre
Mon, Jun 1, 12:57 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Great Falls
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Fort Benton
MT

City in Montana, USA

From Great Falls
56.8 mi
00h 58m
To Havre
57.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 22 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Havre.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street South

    70 m · 12 sec · 4th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue South

    858 ft · 43 sec · 4th Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 6th Street South

    2019 ft · 36 sec · 6th Street South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1296 ft · 33 sec · 1st Avenue North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 9th Street North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 9th Street North

  6. 6

    Continue on 10th Street Northeast

    870 ft · 19 sec · 10th Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Old Havre Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

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

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Havre.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
15th Street Northeast
107 mi · 94%
9th Street North
1.12 mi · 1%
Old Havre Highway
0.85 mi · 1%
6th Street South
0.38 mi
1st Avenue
0.31 mi
1st Avenue North
0.25 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 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.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Benton
00h 58m from Great Falls
Leave By
2:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Great Falls and Rain near Havre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Havre?

The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Fort Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.8 miles from Great Falls and 57.7 miles from Havre.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 2:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Great Falls and Rain near Havre.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Benton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Benton, 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 Fort Benton.

RAIL

Havre station

110 mi away
235 Main Street
RAIL

Shelby

116 mi away
230 W Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Havre. Straight-line distance: 104.12 mi (167.57 km).

Great Falls

#1 Great Falls

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

Population58,353
Coordinates47.5002400, -111.3008100
Altitude1015
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street South (-111.300848, 47.50024)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.29 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.46
8.08 gal · 30.58 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.73 $31.46
Mid-grade $4.23 $17.09 $34.19
Premium $4.55 $18.38 $36.76
Diesel $5.41 $21.86 $43.73

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Great Falls and Havre. The current time is 22:59:46.

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.