How far is Havre, MT from Butte, MT?

The driving distance from Havre, MT to Butte, MT is about 269.1 miles (433 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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
269.07 mi
04h 42m
Flight
220.88 mi
355.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.88 mi
Kilometers
355.48 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.07 mi
Kilometers
433.02 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Butte
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM MDT
Return by in Havre
Sun, Apr 19, 12:45 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre
2026-04-19T03:21
Arrive Butte
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

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
134.4 mi
02h 21m
To Butte
134.7 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    152.5 mi · 2 hr 29 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Montana Street

    1321 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Montana Street

    2889 ft · 57 sec · South Montana Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1173 ft · 38 sec · West 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1088 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Iron Street

    21 m · 3 sec · West Iron Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Iron Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
152 mi · 57%
1st Street
3.1 mi · 1%
3rd Street Northwest
1.44 mi · 1%
Central Avenue West
1.32 mi
Old Havre Highway
0.85 mi
South Montana Street
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

152 mi · 02h 29m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
220.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
02h 21m from Havre
Leave By
7:36 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Havre and Mostly Sunny near Butte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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 134.4 miles from Havre and 134.7 miles from Butte.

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

The direct path is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 7:36 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.94 one way or $73.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Butte. Straight-line distance: 220.88 mi (355.48 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

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

#2 Butte

Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States

Population34,190
Coordinates46.0038200, -112.5347400
Altitude1688
CountryUnited States
Start: Havre (-109.68409, 48.55)
End: Butte (-112.53474, 46.00382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.49 gal
35.94 L · about $36.94
Round trip
$73.89
18.98 gal · 71.88 L
Estimated CO2
84.3 kg one way
Round trip: 168.7 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $36.94 $73.89
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.15 $80.30
Premium $4.55 $43.17 $86.34
Diesel $5.41 $51.36 $102.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Havre and Butte. The current time is 03:21:33.

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.