How far is Havre, MT from Helena, MT?
The driving distance from Havre, MT to Helena, MT is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Havre and Helena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Havre and Helena.
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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
86.3 mi · 1 hr 23 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business
1393 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Street
2855 ft · 1 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on North Last Chance Gulch Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Last Chance Gulch Street
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Turn slight left onto Cruse Avenue
31 m · 4 sec · Cruse Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cruse Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Havre and Helena.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Havre and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Helena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Havre to Helena?
The road trip is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Great Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Havre and 101.5 miles from Helena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 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 Helena.
Stop Ideas Near Great Falls
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 Great Falls.
Shelby
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Helena. Straight-line distance: 174.08 mi (280.15 km).
#1 Havre
City in Hill County, Montana, United States
| Population | 9,706 |
| Coordinates | 48.5500000, -109.6840900 |
| Altitude | 771 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Helena
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
| Population | 33,737 |
| Coordinates | 46.5927100, -112.0361100 |
| Altitude | 1237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cruse Avenue (-112.036062, 46.592722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $27.91 | $55.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $30.34 | $60.67 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $32.62 | $65.23 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $38.80 | $77.61 |
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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