How far is Havre, MT from Sidney, MT?
The driving distance from Havre, MT to Sidney, MT is about 298.7 miles (480.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.3 miles (420.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Havre and Sidney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Havre and Sidney.
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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
228.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2828 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
31.4 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
1729 ft · 28 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street East
35.6 mi · 40 min · 1st Street East
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Continue on West Holly Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Holly Street
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
531 ft · 7 sec · North Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Havre and Sidney.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
1st Street
Continue straight
228 mi · 04h 20m
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 Partly Sunny near Sidney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Havre to Sidney?
The road trip is about 298.7 miles (480.7 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.2 miles from Havre and 149.5 miles from Sidney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.3 miles (420.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 6:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.03 one way or $82.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Havre and Partly Sunny near Sidney.
Stop Ideas Near Glasgow
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 Glasgow.
Glasgow
Wolf Point
Malta
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 261.26 mi (420.46 km).
#1 Havre
City in Hill County, Montana, United States
| Population | 9,706 |
| Coordinates | 48.5500000, -109.6840900 |
| Altitude | 771 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sidney
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 6,297 |
| Coordinates | 47.7166800, -104.1563300 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Central Avenue (-104.156325, 47.716678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 481 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $41.03 | $82.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.59 | $89.19 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.95 | $95.89 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $57.04 | $114.08 |
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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