How far is Havre, MT from Anaconda, MT?
The driving distance from Havre, MT to Anaconda, MT is about 291.9 miles (469.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Havre and Anaconda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Havre and Anaconda.
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Start on Montana Avenue
49 m · 12 sec · Montana Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
791 ft · 40 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1663 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
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Turn left
107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Continue on 15th Street Northeast
91 m · 6 sec · 15th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Old Havre Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway
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Turn right onto Smelter Avenue Northeast
2860 ft · 43 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast
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Turn straight onto 3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Central Avenue West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Turn sharp left
1425 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
157.5 mi · 2 hr 35 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
10.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 1: Anaconda, Opportunity, Phillipsburg
1 km · 58 sec
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Continue on Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Continue on East Commercial Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Commercial Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Commercial Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Havre and Anaconda.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
157 mi · 02h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Havre and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Anaconda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Havre to Anaconda?
The road trip is about 291.9 miles (469.8 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 145.8 miles from Havre and 146.1 miles from Anaconda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 6:50 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.10 one way or $80.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Havre and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Anaconda.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Anaconda. Straight-line distance: 226.37 mi (364.31 km).
#1 Havre
City in Hill County, Montana, United States
| Population | 9,706 |
| Coordinates | 48.5500000, -109.6840900 |
| Altitude | 771 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anaconda
Town in Montana
| Population | 9,417 |
| Coordinates | 46.1285400, -112.9422600 |
| Altitude | 1601 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anaconda (-112.94226, 46.12854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $40.10 | $80.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $43.58 | $87.16 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $46.85 | $93.71 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $55.74 | $111.49 |
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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