How far is Havre, MT from Polson, MT?
The driving distance from Havre, MT to Polson, MT is about 300.4 miles (483.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Havre and Polson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Havre and Polson.
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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 left
45 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
94 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Havre and Polson.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Havre and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Polson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Havre to Polson?
The road trip is about 300.4 miles (483.4 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
North Browning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.1 miles from Havre and 150.2 miles from Polson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.5 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 6:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.27 one way or $82.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 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 Polson.
Stop Ideas Near North 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 North Browning.
Browning
East Glacier Park
Cut Bank
Essex
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Polson. Straight-line distance: 214.86 mi (345.78 km).
#1 Havre
City in Hill County, Montana, United States
| Population | 9,706 |
| Coordinates | 48.5500000, -109.6840900 |
| Altitude | 771 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Polson
City in Lake County, Montana, United States
| Population | 5,181 |
| Coordinates | 47.6935500, -114.1631700 |
| Altitude | 892 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-114.163409, 47.69355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $41.27 | $82.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.85 | $89.70 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $48.22 | $96.44 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $57.37 | $114.73 |
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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