How far is Havre, MT from Big Timber, MT?

The driving distance from Havre, MT to Big Timber, MT is about 285.8 miles (460 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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
285.84 mi
05h 35m
Flight
188.03 mi
302.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.03 mi
Kilometers
302.6 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.84 mi
Kilometers
460.01 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Big Timber
Sat, Apr 18, 12:05 PM MDT
Return by in Havre
Sat, Apr 18, 5:41 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre
2026-04-18T06:30
Arrive Big Timber
Sat, Apr 18, 12:05 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 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
5:48 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Havre
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Belt
MT

Town of the United States

From Havre
142.7 mi
02h 47m
To Big Timber
143.1 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Havre and Big Timber.

  1. 1

    Start on Montana Avenue

    49 m · 12 sec · Montana Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    791 ft · 40 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1663 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  6. 6

    Continue on 15th Street Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 15th Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on 14th Street North

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 14th Street North

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    22.6 mi · 25 min · 10th Avenue South

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    68 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1606 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    39.2 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    148 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto H Avenue Northwest

    44.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min · H Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto McLeod Street

    5 m · 1 sec · McLeod Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McLeod Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Havre and Big Timber.

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
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
H Avenue Northwest
44.1 mi · 15%
10th Avenue South
24.3 mi · 9%
1st Street
3.1 mi · 1%
14th Street North
1.65 mi · 1%
15th Street Northeast
1.28 mi
2nd Avenue
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

107 mi · 01h 58m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.8 mi
188 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belt
02h 47m from Havre
Leave By
5:48 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Havre and Sunny near Big Timber.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Havre to Big Timber?

The road trip is about 285.8 miles (460 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Belt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.7 miles from Havre and 143.1 miles from Big Timber.

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

The direct path is about 188 miles (302.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.8 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 5:48 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.28 one way or $78.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Havre and Sunny near Big Timber.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Big Timber. Straight-line distance: 188.03 mi (302.6 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Big Timber

#2 Big Timber

City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States

Population1,688
Coordinates45.8349400, -109.9554600
Altitude1247
CountryUnited States
Start: Havre (-109.68409, 48.55)
End: Big Timber (-109.95546, 45.83494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.09 gal
38.18 L · about $39.28
Round trip
$78.56
20.18 gal · 76.36 L
Estimated CO2
89.7 kg one way
Round trip: 179.3 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $39.28 $78.56
Mid-grade $4.23 $42.69 $85.38
Premium $4.55 $45.90 $91.80
Diesel $5.41 $54.61 $109.21

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Havre and Big Timber. The current time is 06:30:08.

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.