How far is Havre, MT from Choteau, MT?

The driving distance from Havre, MT to Choteau, MT is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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
165.32 mi
03h 05m
Flight
125.91 mi
202.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.91 mi
Kilometers
202.64 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.32 mi
Kilometers
266.06 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Choteau
Sat, Apr 18, 9:36 AM MDT
Return by in Havre
Sat, Apr 18, 12:41 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 Choteau
Sat, Apr 18, 9:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 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
Fort Benton
MT

City in Montana, USA

From Havre
82.5 mi
01h 32m
To Choteau
82.8 mi
01h 32m

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
57°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    9.4 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    32.2 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    157 m · 18 sec · West Division Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto West Division Street

    44 m · 5 sec · West Division Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Main Avenue North

    112 m · 15 sec · Main Avenue North

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
17.7 mi · 11%
1st Street
3.1 mi · 2%
Central Avenue West
1.47 mi · 1%
3rd Street Northwest
1.44 mi · 1%
Old Havre Highway
0.85 mi · 1%
Smelter Avenue Northeast
0.54 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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
125.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Benton
01h 32m from Havre
Leave By
10:48 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Havre and Sunny near Choteau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Fort Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Havre and 82.8 miles from Choteau.

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

The direct path is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 10:48 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort Benton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Benton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Benton.

RAIL

Havre station

110 mi away
235 Main Street
RAIL

Shelby

116 mi away
230 W Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Choteau. Straight-line distance: 125.91 mi (202.64 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

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

#2 Choteau

City in Montana

Population1,744
Coordinates47.8124500, -112.1836300
Altitude1164
CountryUnited States
Start: Havre (-109.68409, 48.55)
End: Choteau (-112.18363, 47.81245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.08 L · about $22.70
Round trip
$45.39
11.66 gal · 44.16 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.70 $45.39
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.67 $49.33
Premium $4.55 $26.52 $53.04
Diesel $5.41 $31.55 $63.10

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 Choteau. The current time is 06:30:42.

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.