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.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
298.69 mi
05h 02m
Flight
261.26 mi
420.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.26 mi
Kilometers
420.46 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.69 mi
Kilometers
480.7 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sidney
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM MDT
Return by in Havre
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Sidney
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 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
Glasgow
MT

Town in Montana

From Havre
149.2 mi
02h 31m
To Sidney
149.5 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SE

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.

  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 right onto 1st Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    228.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    2828 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    31.4 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    1729 ft · 28 sec · Broadway Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 1st Street East

    35.6 mi · 40 min · 1st Street East

  12. 12

    Continue on West Holly Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Holly Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    531 ft · 7 sec · North Central Avenue

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Street
261 mi · 87%
1st Street East
35.6 mi · 12%
West Holly Street
1.38 mi
Broadway Avenue
0.33 mi
2nd Avenue
0.32 mi
5th Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

1st Street

Continue straight

228 mi · 04h 20m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
261.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasgow
02h 31m from Havre
Leave By
6:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Glasgow

424 1st Avenue South
RAIL

Wolf Point

75 mi away
320 Front Street
RAIL

Malta

93 mi away
51 South 1st Street East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 261.26 mi (420.46 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

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

#2 Sidney

City in Montana, United States

Population6,297
Coordinates47.7166800, -104.1563300
Altitude594
CountryUnited States
Start: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)
End: North Central Avenue (-104.156325, 47.716678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 481 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.54 gal
39.9 L · about $41.03
Round trip
$82.06
21.08 gal · 79.8 L
Estimated CO2
93.7 kg one way
Round trip: 187.3 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Montana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Havre and Sidney. The current time is 22:44:34.

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.