How far is Harrison, MT from Ennis, MT?

The driving distance from Harrison, MT to Ennis, MT is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.67 mi
00h 28m
Flight
24.47 mi
39.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.47 mi
Kilometers
39.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.67 mi
Kilometers
42.92 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ennis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM MDT
Return by in Harrison
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-04-22T22:55
Arrive Ennis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Virginia City
MT

Town in and the county seat of Madison County, Montana, United States

From Harrison
13.3 mi
00h 14m
To Ennis
13.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 35 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harrison and Ennis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrison and Ennis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26.5 mi · 31 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    816 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrison and Ennis.

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
3 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

26.5 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Virginia City
00h 14m from Harrison
Leave By
7:32 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Harrison and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ennis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrison to Ennis?

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Virginia City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Harrison and 13.4 miles from Ennis.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Harrison and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ennis.

Stop Ideas Near Virginia City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Virginia City, 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 Virginia City.

BUS

Bozeman, MT

79 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane
BUS

Butte, MT

91 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Livingston, MT

117 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Ennis. Straight-line distance: 24.47 mi (39.38 km).

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#1 Harrison

Harrison is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.7007600, -111.7863700
Altitude1499
CountryUnited States
Ennis

#2 Ennis

Town in Madison County, Montana, United States

Population1,042
Coordinates45.3488200, -111.7297000
Altitude1506
CountryUnited States
Start: US 287 (-111.786108, 45.700805)
End: Main Street (-111.7297, 45.348802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.56 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.32
1.88 gal · 7.12 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.66 $7.32
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.98 $7.95
Premium $4.55 $4.28 $8.55
Diesel $5.41 $5.09 $10.17

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 Harrison and Ennis. The current time is 22:55:38.

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.