How far is Havre, MT from Cut Bank, MT?

The driving distance from Havre, MT to Cut Bank, MT is about 126.8 miles (204 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.75 mi
02h 26m
Flight
120.88 mi
194.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.88 mi
Kilometers
194.53 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.75 mi
Kilometers
203.98 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cut Bank
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM MDT
Return by in Havre
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre
2026-04-22T20:44
Arrive Cut Bank
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Havre
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Chester
MT

Town in and the county seat of Liberty County, Montana, United States

From Havre
63.2 mi
01h 13m
To Cut Bank
63.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 29 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Havre and Cut Bank.

  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

    102 mi · 1 hr 54 min · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North

  7. 7

    Continue on West Roosevelt Highway

    23.4 mi · 27 min · West Roosevelt Highway

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Street
102 mi · 80%
West Roosevelt Highway
23.4 mi · 18%
Main Street
0.75 mi · 1%
2nd Avenue
0.32 mi
5th Street
0.15 mi
5th Avenue North
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

1st Street

Turn left onto 1st Street

102 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
01h 13m from Havre
Leave By
1:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Havre and Slight Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Cut Bank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Havre to Cut Bank?

The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Havre and 63.6 miles from Cut Bank.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.40 one way or $34.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Havre and Slight Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Cut Bank.

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chester, 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 Chester.

RAIL

Shelby

65 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Havre station

95 mi away
235 Main Street
RAIL

Cut Bank

101 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Cut Bank. Straight-line distance: 120.88 mi (194.53 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Cut Bank

#2 Cut Bank

City in Glacier County, Montana, United States

Population3,019
Coordinates48.6330400, -112.3261600
Altitude1151
CountryUnited States
Start: Havre (-109.68409, 48.55)
End: Cut Bank (-112.32616, 48.63304)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.93 L · about $17.40
Round trip
$34.80
8.94 gal · 33.86 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.40 $34.80
Mid-grade $4.23 $18.91 $37.83
Premium $4.55 $20.33 $40.67
Diesel $5.41 $24.19 $48.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Havre and Cut Bank. The current time is 20:44:37.

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.