How far is Havre, MT from Great Falls, MT?

The driving distance from Havre, MT to Great Falls, MT is about 114.3 miles (184 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.35 mi
01h 59m
Flight
104.12 mi
167.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.12 mi
Kilometers
167.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.35 mi
Kilometers
184.03 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Great Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM MDT
Return by in Havre
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre
2026-04-22T23:14
Arrive Great Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Havre
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Fort Benton
MT

City in Montana, USA

From Havre
56.9 mi
00h 59m
To Great Falls
57.5 mi
00h 59m

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
70°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Havre and Great Falls.

  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 · 60 sec · Old Havre Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on 10th Street Northeast

    906 ft · 20 sec · 10th Street Northeast

  9. 9

    Continue on 9th Street North

    1 mi · 2 min · 9th Street North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue North

    1731 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 5th Street North

    2424 ft · 44 sec · 5th Street North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue South

    131 m · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 4th Street South

    70 m · 10 sec · 4th Street South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Street
3.1 mi · 3%
9th Street North
1.04 mi · 1%
Old Havre Highway
0.85 mi · 1%
5th Street North
0.46 mi
2nd Avenue North
0.33 mi
2nd Avenue
0.32 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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Benton
00h 59m from Havre
Leave By
2:32 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Havre and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Great Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Havre to Great Falls?

The road trip is about 114.3 miles (184 km) and usually takes 01h 59m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Havre and 57.5 miles from Great Falls.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort Benton

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

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

RAIL

Havre station

110 mi away
235 Main Street
RAIL

Shelby

116 mi away
230 W Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Great Falls. Straight-line distance: 104.12 mi (167.57 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Great Falls

#2 Great Falls

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

Population58,353
Coordinates47.5002400, -111.3008100
Altitude1015
CountryUnited States
Start: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)
End: 4th Street South (-111.300848, 47.50024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.27 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.38
8.06 gal · 30.54 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.69 $31.38
Mid-grade $4.23 $17.05 $34.10
Premium $4.55 $18.33 $36.66
Diesel $5.41 $21.81 $43.62

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 Great Falls. The current time is 23:14:17.

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.