How far is Havre, MT from Three Forks, MT?

The driving distance from Havre, MT to Three Forks, MT is about 269.9 miles (434.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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
269.94 mi
04h 52m
Flight
203.46 mi
327.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.46 mi
Kilometers
327.43 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.94 mi
Kilometers
434.43 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Three Forks
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM MDT
Return by in Havre
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Three Forks
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 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
Cascade
MT

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

From Havre
134.8 mi
02h 26m
To Three Forks
135.1 mi
02h 26m

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
67°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Havre and Three Forks.

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    87.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 287 South: Townsend, Capitol Area

    1280 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1678 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    30.2 mi · 34 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    23.9 mi · 26 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Three Forks Road

    1852 ft · 31 sec · Three Forks Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Montana Highway 2

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Montana Highway 2

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    40 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
87.5 mi · 32%
Prospect Avenue
64 mi · 24%
1st Street
3.1 mi · 1%
Montana Highway 2
2.54 mi · 1%
3rd Street Northwest
1.44 mi · 1%
Central Avenue West
1.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

107 mi · 01h 58m

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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.5 mi
203.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
02h 26m from Havre
Leave By
7:14 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Havre and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Three Forks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Havre to Three Forks?

The road trip is about 269.9 miles (434.4 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.8 miles from Havre and 135.1 miles from Three Forks.

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

The direct path is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 7:14 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.10 one way or $74.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Havre and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Three Forks.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Three Forks. Straight-line distance: 203.46 mi (327.43 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
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#2 Three Forks

City in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Population1,926
Coordinates45.8924300, -111.5521900
Altitude1242
CountryUnited States
Start: Havre (-109.68409, 48.55)
End: Three Forks (-111.55219, 45.89243)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.53 gal
36.06 L · about $37.10
Round trip
$74.20
19.06 gal · 72.12 L
Estimated CO2
84.7 kg one way
Round trip: 169.4 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $37.10 $74.20
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.32 $80.64
Premium $4.55 $43.35 $86.70
Diesel $5.41 $51.58 $103.15

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 Three Forks. The current time is 19:22:24.

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.