How far is Havre, MT from Clinton, MT?
The driving distance from Havre, MT to Clinton, MT is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Havre and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Havre and Clinton.
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Start on Montana Avenue
49 m · 12 sec · Montana Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
791 ft · 40 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1663 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
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Turn left
107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Continue on 15th Street Northeast
91 m · 6 sec · 15th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Old Havre Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway
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Turn right onto Smelter Avenue Northeast
2860 ft · 43 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast
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Turn straight onto 3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Central Avenue West
1.2 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West
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Take the exit right
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.4 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
147.4 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Timber Edge Drive
706 ft · 26 sec · Timber Edge Drive
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Take the ramp left
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clinton
1505 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
783 ft · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Mullan Road
1.2 km · 2 min · East Mullan Road
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
26 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Havre and Clinton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right
147 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Havre and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Havre to Clinton?
The road trip is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.2 miles from Havre and 141.9 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 6:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.90 one way or $89.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Havre and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.
Shelby
Cut Bank
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 224.2 mi (360.82 km).
#1 Havre
City in Hill County, Montana, United States
| Population | 9,706 |
| Coordinates | 48.5500000, -109.6840900 |
| Altitude | 771 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
Situated at an elevation of 3,468 feet in Missoula County, this unincorporated community lies in a narrow valley along the Clark Fork River and Interstate 90, flanked by mountain ranges.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.7690900, -113.7126000 |
| Altitude | 1057 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-113.7126, 46.76909)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.49 | $44.90 | $89.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $48.20 | $96.40 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $51.88 | $103.76 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $61.04 | $122.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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