How far is Havre, MT from Eureka, MT?

The driving distance from Havre, MT to Eureka, MT is about 306.3 miles (493 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
306.34 mi
06h 01m
Flight
245.79 mi
395.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.79 mi
Kilometers
395.56 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.34 mi
Kilometers
493 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eureka
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM MDT
Return by in Havre
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre
2026-04-22T20:38
Arrive Eureka
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Havre
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
North Browning
MT

Census designated place

From Havre
152.9 mi
03h 01m
To Eureka
153.5 mi
03h 01m

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
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    58 mi · 1 hr 8 min · West Roosevelt Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    75 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    842 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US 2

    1930 ft · 1 min · Old US 2

  13. 13

    Turn right onto US Route 2

    7.5 mi · 10 min · US Route 2

  14. 14

    Continue on US 2

    3 mi · 4 min · US 2

  15. 15

    Continue on 9th Street

    2 mi · 5 min · 9th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US 2

    1.6 km · 1 min · US 2

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto US 93 South

    2584 ft · 51 sec · US 93 South

  19. 19

    Continue on Spokane Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Spokane Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    51.1 mi · 59 min · East 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Dewey Avenue

    600 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    30 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Street
102 mi · 33%
East Central Avenue
72.9 mi · 24%
West Roosevelt Highway
58 mi · 19%
East 2nd Street
51.1 mi · 17%
US 2
8.46 mi · 3%
US Route 2
7.55 mi · 2%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.5 mi
245.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Browning
03h 01m from Havre
Leave By
11:56 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Havre and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Eureka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 306.3 miles (493 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Browning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.9 miles from Havre and 153.5 miles from Eureka.

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

The direct path is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.08 one way or $84.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Havre and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Eureka.

Stop Ideas Near North Browning

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

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

RAIL

Browning

4 mi away
Heart Butte Rd and Depot Rd.
RAIL

East Glacier Park

21 mi away
400 Highway 49 North
RAIL

Cut Bank

51 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site
RAIL

Essex

55 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Eureka. Straight-line distance: 245.79 mi (395.56 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

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

#2 Eureka

Town in Lincoln County, Montana, United States

Population1,445
Coordinates48.8799600, -115.0535000
Altitude787
CountryUnited States
Start: Havre (-109.68409, 48.55)
End: Eureka (-115.0535, 48.87996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.81 gal
40.92 L · about $42.08
Round trip
$84.17
21.62 gal · 81.84 L
Estimated CO2
96.1 kg one way
Round trip: 192.1 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.08 $84.17
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.74 $91.47
Premium $4.55 $49.17 $98.35
Diesel $5.41 $58.50 $117.01

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 Eureka. The current time is 20:38:27.

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.