How far is Havre, MT from Ennis, MT?

The driving distance from Havre, MT to Ennis, MT is about 311.7 miles (501.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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
311.74 mi
05h 39m
Flight
241.28 mi
388.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.28 mi
Kilometers
388.31 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.74 mi
Kilometers
501.7 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ennis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM MDT
Return by in Havre
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre
2026-04-23T03:05
Arrive Ennis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 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
155.7 mi
02h 49m
To Ennis
156 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
28 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow then Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Havre and Ennis.

  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

    87.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 287 South: Townsend, Capitol Area

    1280 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1678 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    30.2 mi · 34 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    68.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    816 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Prospect Avenue
109 mi · 35%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
87.5 mi · 28%
1st Street
3.1 mi · 1%
3rd Street Northwest
1.44 mi
Central Avenue West
1.32 mi
Old Havre Highway
0.85 mi
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
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.4 mi
241.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
02h 49m from Havre
Leave By
5:42 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Havre and Rain And Snow then Snow Showers near Ennis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Havre to Ennis?

The road trip is about 311.7 miles (501.7 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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 155.7 miles from Havre and 156 miles from Ennis.

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

The direct path is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.4 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 5:42 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.82 one way or $85.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Havre and Rain And Snow then Snow Showers near Ennis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Ennis. Straight-line distance: 241.28 mi (388.31 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Ennis

#2 Ennis

Town in Madison County, Montana, United States

Population1,042
Coordinates45.3488200, -111.7297000
Altitude1506
CountryUnited States
Start: Havre (-109.68409, 48.55)
End: Ennis (-111.7297, 45.34882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11 gal
41.64 L · about $42.82
Round trip
$85.65
22 gal · 83.28 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.5 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.82 $85.65
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.54 $93.08
Premium $4.55 $50.04 $100.08
Diesel $5.41 $59.53 $119.06

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 Ennis. The current time is 03:05:45.

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.