How far is Havre, MT from West Yellowstone, MT?
The driving distance from Havre, MT to West Yellowstone, MT is about 383 miles (616.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 276.9 miles (445.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 57m 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 58m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Havre and West Yellowstone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Havre and West Yellowstone.
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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
3.1 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
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Turn left
107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Continue on 15th Street Northeast
91 m · 6 sec · 15th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Old Havre Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway
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Turn right onto Smelter Avenue Northeast
2860 ft · 43 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast
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Turn straight onto 3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Central Avenue West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Turn sharp left
1425 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
87.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 287 South: Townsend, Capitol Area
1280 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1678 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
30.2 mi · 34 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
68.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gallatin Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Gallatin Road
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Continue on North Canyon Street
917 ft · 32 sec · North Canyon Street
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Turn right onto Firehole Avenue
1182 ft · 46 sec · Firehole Avenue
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Turn left onto Electric Street
12 m · 2 sec · Electric Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Electric Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Havre and West Yellowstone.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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107 mi · 01h 58m
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 then Chance Light Rain leaving Havre and Slight Chance T-storms near West Yellowstone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Havre to West Yellowstone?
The road trip is about 383 miles (616.4 km) and usually takes 06h 58m 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?
Helena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.3 miles from Havre and 191.7 miles from West Yellowstone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 276.9 miles (445.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.1 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 $52.63 one way or $105.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Havre and Slight Chance T-storms near West Yellowstone.
Stop Ideas Near Helena
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 Helena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Havre and West Yellowstone. Straight-line distance: 276.94 mi (445.69 km).
#1 Havre
City in Hill County, Montana, United States
| Population | 9,706 |
| Coordinates | 48.5500000, -109.6840900 |
| Altitude | 771 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Yellowstone
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,372 |
| Coordinates | 44.6621500, -111.1041100 |
| Altitude | 2031 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Yellowstone (-111.10411, 44.66215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 616 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 46m |
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 | $52.63 | $105.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $57.20 | $114.41 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $61.50 | $123.00 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $73.17 | $146.34 |
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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