How far is Havre, MT from Bozeman, MT?

The driving distance from Havre, MT to Bozeman, MT is about 272.2 miles (438 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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
272.18 mi
05h 22m
Flight
208.29 mi
335.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.29 mi
Kilometers
335.21 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.18 mi
Kilometers
438.03 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bozeman
Sat, Apr 18, 11:58 AM MDT
Return by in Havre
Sat, Apr 18, 5:20 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 Bozeman
Sat, Apr 18, 11:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 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
6:16 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
Cascade
MT

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

From Havre
149.5 mi
02h 41m
To Bozeman
122.7 mi
02h 41m

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
52°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    87.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 287 South: Townsend, Capitol Area

    1280 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1678 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    30.2 mi · 34 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit left toward I 90 East: Billings

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    31.6 mi · 32 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward North 7th Avenue

    1451 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North 7th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 7th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Peach Street

    1949 ft · 44 sec · West Peach Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Willson Avenue

    2143 ft · 1 min · North Willson Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Willson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
87.5 mi · 32%
Prospect Avenue
62.7 mi · 23%
I 90 East
31.8 mi · 12%
1st Street
3.1 mi · 1%
3rd Street Northwest
1.44 mi · 1%
Central Avenue West
1.32 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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.9 mi
208.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
02h 41m from Havre
Leave By
6:16 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Havre and Sunny near Bozeman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272.2 miles (438 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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 149.5 miles from Havre and 122.7 miles from Bozeman.

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

The direct path is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 6:16 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.41 one way or $74.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 208.29 mi (335.21 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

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

#2 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Population50,970
Coordinates45.6796500, -111.0385600
Altitude1468
CountryUnited States
Start: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)
End: North Willson Avenue (-111.038724, 45.679648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.61 gal
36.36 L · about $37.41
Round trip
$74.82
19.22 gal · 72.72 L
Estimated CO2
85.4 kg one way
Round trip: 170.8 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $37.41 $74.82
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.66 $81.32
Premium $4.55 $43.72 $87.43
Diesel $5.41 $52.01 $104.02

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 Bozeman. 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.