How far is Havre, MT from Billings, MT?

The driving distance from Havre, MT to Billings, MT is about 248.8 miles (400.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.1 miles (320.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
248.81 mi
04h 29m
Flight
199.07 mi
320.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.07 mi
Kilometers
320.38 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.81 mi
Kilometers
400.42 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Billings
Sat, Apr 18, 11:05 AM MDT
Return by in Havre
Sat, Apr 18, 3:35 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre
2026-04-18T06:36
Arrive Billings
Sat, Apr 18, 11:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
8:00 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
Grass Range
MT

Town of the United States

From Havre
124.1 mi
02h 14m
To Billings
124.7 mi
02h 14m

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
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto 1st Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    45.5 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    50 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    35.8 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    45.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue West

    44.4 mi · 49 min · 1st Avenue West

  11. 11

    Continue on Roundup Road

    80 m · 6 sec · Roundup Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 1st Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 25th Street

    114 m · 16 sec · North 25th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Montana Avenue

    51 m · 6 sec · Montana Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Street
113 mi · 45%
1st Avenue West
44.4 mi · 18%
Main Street
3.52 mi · 1%
1st Avenue North
1.23 mi
2nd Avenue
0.32 mi
5th Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
199.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Range
02h 14m from Havre
Leave By
8:00 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Havre and Mostly Sunny near Billings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 248.8 miles (400.4 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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 124.1 miles from Havre and 124.7 miles from Billings.

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

The direct path is about 199.1 miles (320.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 8:00 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.18 one way or $68.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Havre and Mostly Sunny near Billings.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Billings. Straight-line distance: 199.07 mi (320.38 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Billings

#2 Billings

The most populous city in Montana.

Population117,445
Coordinates45.7832900, -108.5006900
Altitude952
CountryUnited States
Start: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)
End: Montana Avenue (-108.500696, 45.783296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.78 gal
33.23 L · about $34.18
Round trip
$68.36
17.56 gal · 66.46 L
Estimated CO2
78 kg one way
Round trip: 156.1 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $34.18 $68.36
Mid-grade $4.23 $37.15 $74.30
Premium $4.55 $39.94 $79.88
Diesel $5.41 $47.52 $95.03

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 Billings. The current time is 06:36:03.

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.