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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
349.96 mi
06h 50m
Flight
269.16 mi
433.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.16 mi
Kilometers
433.17 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.96 mi
Kilometers
563.21 km
Drive Time
06h 50m

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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 06h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Libby
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM MDT
Return by in Havre
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre
2026-04-23T04:12
Arrive Libby
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:51 PM to 2:21 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Havre
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
South Browning
MT

Town in Glacier County, Montana, United States

From Havre
174.6 mi
03h 25m
To Libby
175.4 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
28 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph N

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.

  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

    Continue on East Idaho Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · East Idaho Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Street
102 mi · 29%
East Idaho Street
89.3 mi · 26%
East Central Avenue
72.9 mi · 21%
West Roosevelt Highway
58 mi · 17%
US Route 2
8.73 mi · 2%
US 2
1.66 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

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.

Drive Time
06h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.8 mi
269.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Browning
03h 25m from Havre
Leave By
10:18 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Browning, 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 South Browning.

RAIL

Browning

1 mi away
Heart Butte Rd and Depot Rd.
RAIL

East Glacier Park

19 mi away
400 Highway 49 North
RAIL

Cut Bank

51 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site
RAIL

Essex

53 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Libby. Straight-line distance: 269.16 mi (433.17 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

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

#2 Libby

City in Montana, United States

Population2,845
Coordinates48.3882900, -115.5560000
Altitude639
CountryUnited States
Start: Havre (-109.68409, 48.55)
End: Libby (-115.556, 48.38829)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 563 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.35 gal
46.75 L · about $48.08
Round trip
$96.16
24.7 gal · 93.5 L
Estimated CO2
109.8 kg one way
Round trip: 219.5 kg / 484 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Montana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Havre and Libby. The current time is 04:12:09.

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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.