How far is Hamilton, MT from Havre, MT?
The driving distance from Hamilton, MT to Havre, MT is about 324.6 miles (522.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Havre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Havre.
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Start on West Main Street
1199 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
43.1 mi · 55 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Brooks Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street
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Continue on South Higgins Avenue
109 m · 16 sec · South Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto South 6th Street East
2051 ft · 36 sec · South 6th Street East
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Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
906 ft · 14 sec · Arthur Avenue
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Continue on Madison Street
1226 ft · 16 sec · Madison Street
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Take the exit slight right
1249 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Van Buren Street
133 m · 6 sec · Van Buren Street
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Take the exit right
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 200 East: Bonner, Great Falls
148.5 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.5 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest
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Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast
2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Old Havre Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway
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Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast
107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min · 15th Street Northeast
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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 Hamilton and Havre.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Havre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Havre?
The road trip is about 324.6 miles (522.4 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?
Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.4 miles from Hamilton and 162.2 miles from Havre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.9 miles (423.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 5:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.57 one way or $89.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Havre.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Havre. Straight-line distance: 262.89 mi (423.08 km).
#1 Hamilton
City in Ravalli County, Montana, United States
| Population | 5,056 |
| Coordinates | 46.2468700, -114.1603700 |
| Altitude | 1088 |
| 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: 522 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $44.57 | $89.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $48.44 | $96.89 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $52.09 | $104.17 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $61.97 | $123.93 |
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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