How far is Havre, MT from Lolo, MT?

The driving distance from Havre, MT to Lolo, MT is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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
289.15 mi
05h 28m
Flight
239.09 mi
384.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.09 mi
Kilometers
384.78 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.15 mi
Kilometers
465.35 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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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 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lolo
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM MDT
Return by in Havre
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre
2026-04-19T04:21
Arrive Lolo
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
6:02 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
Fairfield
MT

Town in Montana, United States

From Havre
144.3 mi
02h 44m
To Lolo
144.8 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    91 m · 6 sec · 15th Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Smelter Avenue Northeast

    2860 ft · 43 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Central Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    9.4 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    148.3 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, I 90 Business

    1037 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Van Buren Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street

    28 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    583 ft · 11 sec · Van Buren Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1143 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1419 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Arthur Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Arthur Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 5th Street East

    2052 ft · 36 sec · South 5th Street East

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Higgins Avenue

    716 ft · 28 sec · South Higgins Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Brooks Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Bitteroot Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Bitteroot Road

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 93 South

    3.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 93 South

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Lewis and Clark Drive

    81 m · 14 sec · Lewis and Clark Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewis and Clark Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
162 mi · 56%
US Highway 93 South
3.85 mi · 1%
Brooks Street
3.29 mi · 1%
1st Street
3.1 mi · 1%
Bitteroot Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Central Avenue West
1.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right

148 mi · 02h 48m

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
05h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
239.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
02h 44m from Havre
Leave By
6:02 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Havre and Mostly Sunny near Lolo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Havre and 144.8 miles from Lolo.

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

The direct path is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 6:02 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.71 one way or $79.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Havre and Mostly Sunny near Lolo.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

RAIL

Shelby

99 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Cut Bank

117 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Lolo. Straight-line distance: 239.09 mi (384.78 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

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

#2 Lolo

Census-designated place (CDP) in Missoula County, Montana, United States

Population3,892
Coordinates46.7588100, -114.0809400
Altitude975
CountryUnited States
Start: Havre (-109.68409, 48.55)
End: Lolo (-114.08094, 46.75881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.2 gal
38.62 L · about $39.71
Round trip
$79.42
20.4 gal · 77.24 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.3 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $39.71 $79.42
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.16 $86.31
Premium $4.55 $46.40 $92.80
Diesel $5.41 $55.20 $110.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Havre and Lolo. The current time is 04:21:36.

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.