How far is Havre, MT from East Missoula, MT?

The driving distance from Havre, MT to East Missoula, MT is about 276.4 miles (444.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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
276.44 mi
05h 12m
Flight
229.5 mi
369.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.5 mi
Kilometers
369.35 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.44 mi
Kilometers
444.89 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Missoula
Wed, Jun 3, 7:54 AM MDT
Return by in Havre
Wed, Jun 3, 1:06 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre
2026-06-03T02:42
Arrive East Missoula
Wed, Jun 3, 7:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 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
Fairfield
MT

Town in Montana, United States

From Havre
138 mi
02h 36m
To East Missoula
138.4 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Havre and East Missoula.

  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

    148.3 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward East Missoula

    992 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Old Montana 200

    1973 ft · 44 sec · Old Montana 200

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Randles Street

    572 ft · 25 sec · Randles Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Randles Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
161 mi · 58%
1st Street
3.1 mi · 1%
Central Avenue West
1.47 mi · 1%
3rd Street Northwest
1.44 mi · 1%
Old Havre Highway
0.85 mi
Smelter Avenue Northeast
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right

148 mi · 02h 48m

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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
229.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
02h 36m from Havre
Leave By
6:36 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Havre and Sunny near East Missoula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Havre to East Missoula?

The road trip is about 276.4 miles (444.9 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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 138 miles from Havre and 138.4 miles from East Missoula.

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

The direct path is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 6:36 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.00 one way or $75.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Havre and Sunny near East Missoula.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

RAIL

Shelby

99 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Cut Bank

117 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and East Missoula. Straight-line distance: 229.5 mi (369.35 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
East Missoula

#2 East Missoula

Census designated place

Population2,157
Coordinates46.8707600, -113.9445500
Altitude995
CountryUnited States
Start: Havre (-109.68409, 48.55)
End: East Missoula (-113.94455, 46.87076)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.76 gal
36.93 L · about $38.00
Round trip
$75.99
19.52 gal · 73.86 L
Estimated CO2
86.7 kg one way
Round trip: 173.5 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.00 $75.99
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.29 $82.59
Premium $4.55 $44.40 $88.80
Diesel $5.41 $52.82 $105.64

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Havre and East Missoula. The current time is 02:42:11.

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.