How far is Havre, MT from Lewistown, MT?

The driving distance from Havre, MT to Lewistown, MT is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
175.71 mi
03h 11m
Flight
103.46 mi
166.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.46 mi
Kilometers
166.51 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.71 mi
Kilometers
282.77 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewistown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:41 PM MDT
Return by in Havre
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Lewistown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:41 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 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
Great Falls
MT

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

From Havre
108.9 mi
01h 35m
To Lewistown
66.9 mi
01h 35m

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
71°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 15th Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on 14th Street North

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 14th Street North

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    22.6 mi · 25 min · 10th Avenue South

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    68 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1606 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 87

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 87

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue South

    121 m · 17 sec · 6th Avenue South

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
10th Avenue South
37.6 mi · 21%
1st Street
3.1 mi · 2%
14th Street North
1.65 mi · 1%
US Highway 87
1.46 mi · 1%
15th Street Northeast
1.28 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.83 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
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.2 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Falls
01h 35m from Havre
Leave By
10:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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 108.9 miles from Havre and 66.9 miles from Lewistown.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.2 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 10:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.14 one way or $48.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 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 Lewistown.

Stop Ideas Near Great Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Great Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Statue of Liberty Replica
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

Statue of Liberty Replica

Great Falls , MT
Gibson Park Trail, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 4.3/5 21 reviews Historical landmark,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

Great Falls City Attorney's Office

Great Falls , MT
2 Park Dr N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Attorney
Cascade County Treasurer
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Cascade County Treasurer

Great Falls , MT
121 4th St N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 2.9/5 191 reviews Department of motor vehicles

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Falls.

RAIL

Shelby

119 mi away
230 W Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Lewistown. Straight-line distance: 103.46 mi (166.51 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

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

#2 Lewistown

City in Montana, United States

Population5,905
Coordinates47.0624700, -109.4282400
Altitude1203
CountryUnited States
Start: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)
End: 6th Avenue South (-109.428026, 47.06261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.47 L · about $24.14
Round trip
$48.27
12.4 gal · 46.94 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $24.14 $48.27
Mid-grade $4.23 $26.23 $52.46
Premium $4.55 $28.20 $56.41
Diesel $5.41 $33.55 $67.11

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 Lewistown. The current time is 19:30:05.

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.