How far is Havre, MT from Boulder, MT?

The driving distance from Havre, MT to Boulder, MT is about 231.2 miles (372 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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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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
231.13 mi
04h 02m
Flight
196.29 mi
315.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.29 mi
Kilometers
315.9 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.13 mi
Kilometers
371.97 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boulder
Sat, Apr 18, 10:32 AM MDT
Return by in Havre
Sat, Apr 18, 2:35 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre
2026-04-18T06:29
Arrive Boulder
Sat, Apr 18, 10:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 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
Great Falls
MT

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

From Havre
115.5 mi
02h 01m
To Boulder
115.7 mi
02h 01m

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
50°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    91 m · 6 sec · 15th Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Smelter Avenue Northeast

    2860 ft · 43 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Central Avenue West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    114.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 69: Boulder

    1242 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Centennial Avenue

    112 m · 16 sec · West Centennial Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Centennial Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
115 mi · 50%
1st Street
3.1 mi · 1%
3rd Street Northwest
1.44 mi · 1%
Central Avenue West
1.32 mi · 1%
Old Havre Highway
0.85 mi
Smelter Avenue Northeast
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

115 mi · 01h 50m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
196.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Falls
02h 01m from Havre
Leave By
8:54 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Havre and Sunny near Boulder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.2 miles (372 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Great Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Havre and 115.7 miles from Boulder.

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

The direct path is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 8:54 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.73 one way or $63.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Havre and Sunny near Boulder.

Stop Ideas Near Great Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Great Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Statue of Liberty Replica
Scenic stop 1.8 mi away

Statue of Liberty Replica

Great Falls , MT
Gibson Park Trail, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 4.3/5 21 reviews Historical landmark,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 1.7 mi away

Great Falls City Attorney's Office

Great Falls , MT
2 Park Dr N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Attorney
Cascade County Treasurer
Nearby stop 2 mi away

Cascade County Treasurer

Great Falls , MT
121 4th St N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 2.9/5 191 reviews Department of motor vehicles

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Falls.

RAIL

Shelby

119 mi away
230 W Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Boulder. Straight-line distance: 196.29 mi (315.9 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
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#2 Boulder

Town in Montana

Population1,291
Coordinates46.2365900, -112.1208300
Altitude1496
CountryUnited States
Start: Havre (-109.68409, 48.55)
End: Boulder (-112.12083, 46.23659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.87 L · about $31.73
Round trip
$63.46
16.3 gal · 61.74 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $31.73 $63.46
Mid-grade $4.23 $34.48 $68.97
Premium $4.55 $37.07 $74.15
Diesel $5.41 $44.11 $88.22

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 Boulder. The current time is 06:29:58.

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.