How far is Hardin, MT from Havre, MT?

The driving distance from Hardin, MT to Havre, MT is about 292.5 miles (470.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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
292.5 mi
05h 05m
Flight
217.65 mi
350.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.65 mi
Kilometers
350.27 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.5 mi
Kilometers
470.74 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM MDT
Return by in Hardin
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hardin
2026-04-22T20:52
Arrive Havre
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hardin
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
Grass Range
MT

Town of the United States

From Hardin
146.1 mi
02h 32m
To Havre
146.4 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Crawford Avenue

    2725 ft · 2 min · North Crawford Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Crawford Avenue

    1415 ft · 28 sec · North Crawford Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    823 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    42.6 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business, US 87 North: Lockwood, Roundup

    1389 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 East

    1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 87 East

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Roundup Road

    44.4 mi · 49 min · Roundup Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    44.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    35.8 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    50 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    46.4 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hardin 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
58 mi · 20%
Roundup Road
44.4 mi · 15%
North Crawford Avenue
43.9 mi · 15%
US Highway 87 East
4.69 mi · 2%
1st Avenue
0.31 mi
I 90 Business
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

50 mi · 01h 14m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.8 mi
217.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Range
02h 32m from Hardin
Leave By
6:48 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hardin and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Havre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 292.5 miles (470.7 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Grass Range is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Hardin and 146.4 miles from Havre.

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

The direct path is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.8 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 6:48 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.18 one way or $80.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Hardin and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Havre.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hardin and Havre. Straight-line distance: 217.65 mi (350.27 km).

Hardin

#1 Hardin

City in Big Horn County, Montana, United States of America

Population3,705
Coordinates45.7324800, -107.6120300
Altitude886
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: North Crawford Avenue (-107.611929, 45.732479)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.32 gal
39.07 L · about $40.18
Round trip
$80.35
20.64 gal · 78.14 L
Estimated CO2
91.7 kg one way
Round trip: 183.4 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.18 $80.35
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.66 $87.33
Premium $4.55 $46.95 $93.89
Diesel $5.41 $55.85 $111.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hardin and Havre. The current time is 20:52:15.

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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.