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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Turn sharp left
1425 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
85.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Custer Avenue
2062 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto East Custer Avenue
1818 ft · 43 sec · East Custer Avenue
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Continue on West Custer Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Custer Avenue
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Turn left onto Henderson Street
1341 ft · 36 sec · Henderson Street
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Turn right onto Brady Street
1714 ft · 58 sec · Brady Street
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Continue on Joslyn Street
2756 ft · 2 min · Joslyn Street
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Turn right onto Euclid Avenue
41.5 mi · 46 min · Euclid Avenue
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Turn left
2539 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
802 ft · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Deer Lodge
1257 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Saint Mary's Avenue
1356 ft · 60 sec · Saint Mary's Avenue
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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107 mi · 01h 58m
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 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.
Statue of Liberty Replica
Great Falls City Attorney's Office
Cascade County Treasurer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cascade.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Deer Lodge. Straight-line distance: 205.86 mi (331.3 km).
#1 Havre
City in Hill County, Montana, United States
| Population | 9,706 |
| Coordinates | 48.5500000, -109.6840900 |
| Altitude | 771 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deer Lodge
City in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2,805 |
| Coordinates | 46.3957600, -112.7300400 |
| Altitude | 1392 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deer Lodge (-112.73004, 46.39576)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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