How far is Havre, MT from Red Lodge, MT?
The driving distance from Havre, MT to Red Lodge, MT is about 308 miles (495.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 55m 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 57m.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Snow Showers Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Havre and Red Lodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Havre and Red Lodge.
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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 right onto 1st Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue straight
45.5 mi · 52 min
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Turn right
50 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right
35.8 mi · 53 min
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Continue straight
21.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
45.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue West
44.4 mi · 49 min · 1st Avenue West
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Continue on Roundup Road
80 m · 6 sec · Roundup Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right
82 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto 6th Avenue North
1.9 mi · 5 min · 6th Avenue North
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue North
73 m · 7 sec · 6th Avenue North
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Continue on Division Street
2734 ft · 1 min · Division Street
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Continue on Montana Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Montana Avenue
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Continue on Laurel Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Laurel Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Butte, I 90 West
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 212, US 310: Laurel, Red Lodge
1844 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Clarks River Road
8.5 mi · 9 min · Clarks River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
32.8 mi · 46 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Broadway Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · North Broadway Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Broadway Avenue
1 km · 2 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Havre and Red Lodge.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
50 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Havre and Snow Showers Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow near Red Lodge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Havre to Red Lodge?
The road trip is about 308 miles (495.7 km) and usually takes 06h 57m 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?
Grass Range is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Havre and 154.2 miles from Red Lodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.6 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 $42.32 one way or $84.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Havre and Snow Showers Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow near Red Lodge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Red Lodge. Straight-line distance: 233.36 mi (375.56 km).
#1 Havre
City in Hill County, Montana, United States
| Population | 9,706 |
| Coordinates | 48.5500000, -109.6840900 |
| Altitude | 771 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Lodge
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,359 |
| Coordinates | 45.1857800, -109.2468200 |
| Altitude | 1697 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Lodge (-109.24682, 45.18578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $42.32 | $84.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $45.99 | $91.98 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $49.45 | $98.90 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $58.83 | $117.66 |
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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