How far is Havre, MT from Libby, MT?
The driving distance from Havre, MT to Libby, MT is about 350 miles (563.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 41m 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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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 06h 50m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Glacier County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Havre and Libby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Havre and Libby.
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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
102 mi · 1 hr 54 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Continue on West Roosevelt Highway
58 mi · 1 hr 8 min · West Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on East Central Avenue
1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
75 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
72.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right
842 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US 2
1930 ft · 1 min · Old US 2
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Turn right onto US Route 2
7.5 mi · 10 min · US Route 2
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Continue on US 2
1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on US Route 2
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 2
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Continue on East Idaho Street
3.6 mi · 8 min · East Idaho Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
85.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Havre and Libby.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Rain And Snow leaving Havre and Chance Light Rain near Libby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Havre to Libby?
The road trip is about 350 miles (563.2 km) and usually takes 06h 50m 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?
South Browning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.6 miles from Havre and 175.4 miles from Libby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.8 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 $48.08 one way or $96.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Havre and Chance Light Rain near Libby.
Stop Ideas Near South Browning
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Browning.
Browning
East Glacier Park
Cut Bank
Essex
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Libby. Straight-line distance: 269.16 mi (433.17 km).
#1 Havre
City in Hill County, Montana, United States
| Population | 9,706 |
| Coordinates | 48.5500000, -109.6840900 |
| Altitude | 771 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Libby
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,845 |
| Coordinates | 48.3882900, -115.5560000 |
| Altitude | 639 |
| Country | United States |
End: Libby (-115.556, 48.38829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $48.08 | $96.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $52.25 | $104.51 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $56.18 | $112.36 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $66.84 | $133.68 |
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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