How far is Havre, MT from Deer Lodge, MT?

The driving distance from Havre, MT to Deer Lodge, MT is about 257.5 miles (414.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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
257.47 mi
04h 41m
Flight
205.86 mi
331.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.86 mi
Kilometers
331.3 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.47 mi
Kilometers
414.36 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Lodge
Sat, Apr 18, 12:42 PM MDT
Return by in Havre
Sat, Apr 18, 5:24 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre
2026-04-18T08:00
Arrive Deer Lodge
Sat, Apr 18, 12:42 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
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
128.6 mi
02h 20m
To Deer Lodge
128.9 mi
02h 20m

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
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Havre and Deer Lodge.

  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

    85.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Custer Avenue

    2062 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Custer Avenue

    1818 ft · 43 sec · East Custer Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Custer Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Custer Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Henderson Street

    1341 ft · 36 sec · Henderson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Brady Street

    1714 ft · 58 sec · Brady Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Joslyn Street

    2756 ft · 2 min · Joslyn Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Euclid Avenue

    41.5 mi · 46 min · Euclid Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2539 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    802 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Take the ramp straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Deer Lodge

    1257 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Saint Mary's Avenue

    1356 ft · 60 sec · Saint Mary's Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Mary's Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
85.5 mi · 33%
Euclid Avenue
50.7 mi · 20%
1st Street
3.1 mi · 1%
West Custer Avenue
1.59 mi · 1%
3rd Street Northwest
1.44 mi · 1%
Central Avenue West
1.32 mi · 1%
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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
205.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
02h 20m from Havre
Leave By
7:36 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Havre and Sunny near Deer Lodge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Havre to Deer Lodge?

The road trip is about 257.5 miles (414.4 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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 128.6 miles from Havre and 128.9 miles from Deer Lodge.

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

The direct path is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 $35.35 one way or $70.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Havre and Sunny near Deer Lodge.

Stop Ideas Near Cascade

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cascade and the surrounding midpoint area.
Statue of Liberty Replica
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Statue of Liberty Replica

Great Falls , MT
Gibson Park Trail, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 4.3/5 21 reviews Historical landmark,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Great Falls City Attorney's Office

Great Falls , MT
2 Park Dr N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Attorney
Cascade County Treasurer
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Cascade County Treasurer

Great Falls , MT
121 4th St N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 2.9/5 191 reviews Department of motor vehicles

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cascade.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Deer Lodge. Straight-line distance: 205.86 mi (331.3 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Deer Lodge

#2 Deer Lodge

City in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States

Population2,805
Coordinates46.3957600, -112.7300400
Altitude1392
CountryUnited States
Start: Havre (-109.68409, 48.55)
End: Deer Lodge (-112.73004, 46.39576)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.08 gal
34.39 L · about $35.35
Round trip
$70.70
18.16 gal · 68.78 L
Estimated CO2
80.7 kg one way
Round trip: 161.4 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $35.35 $70.70
Mid-grade $4.23 $38.42 $76.83
Premium $4.55 $41.30 $82.61
Diesel $5.41 $49.14 $98.28

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 Deer Lodge. The current time is 08:00:49.

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.