How far is Havre, MT from Kalispell, MT?

The driving distance from Havre, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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
261.45 mi
04h 39m
Flight
213.82 mi
344.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.82 mi
Kilometers
344.11 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.45 mi
Kilometers
420.77 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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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 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalispell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM MDT
Return by in Havre
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre
2026-04-22T23:13
Arrive Kalispell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 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
Cut Bank
MT

City in Glacier County, Montana, United States

From Havre
130.7 mi
02h 19m
To Kalispell
130.8 mi
02h 19m

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
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2

  15. 15

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Continue on US Route 2

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 2

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive

    2198 ft · 1 min · Woodland Park Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Conrad Drive

    1451 ft · 40 sec · Conrad Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on 2nd Street East

    1235 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Street East

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue East

    112 m · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue East

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 3rd Street East

    1169 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Street East

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Street
102 mi · 39%
East Central Avenue
72.9 mi · 28%
West Roosevelt Highway
58 mi · 22%
US Route 2
8.73 mi · 3%
US 2
1.66 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.75 mi
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

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
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
213.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cut Bank
02h 19m from Havre
Leave By
7:42 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Cut Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.7 miles from Havre and 130.8 miles from Kalispell.

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

The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 7:42 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.89 one way or $71.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 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 Kalispell.

Stop Ideas Near Cut Bank

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

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

RAIL

Cut Bank

1 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site
RAIL

Shelby

38 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Browning

52 mi away
Heart Butte Rd and Depot Rd.
RAIL

East Glacier Park

69 mi away
400 Highway 49 North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 213.82 mi (344.11 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

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

#2 Kalispell

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population25,329
Coordinates48.1957900, -114.3129100
Altitude901
CountryUnited States
Start: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)
End: 3rd Street West (-114.312918, 48.195812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.22 gal
34.92 L · about $35.89
Round trip
$71.79
18.44 gal · 69.84 L
Estimated CO2
81.9 kg one way
Round trip: 163.9 kg / 361 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $35.89 $71.79
Mid-grade $4.23 $39.01 $78.02
Premium $4.55 $41.94 $83.88
Diesel $5.41 $49.90 $99.80

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 Kalispell. The current time is 23:13:27.

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.