How far is Helena, MT from Clancy, MT?
The driving distance from Helena, MT to Clancy, MT is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Helena and Clancy.
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Start on Cruse Avenue
50 m · 8 sec · Cruse Avenue
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · 11th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Prospect Avenue
835 ft · 22 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Butte
1984 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.6 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clancy
1208 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Railroad Way
1597 ft · 44 sec · Railroad Way
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Continue on East Clancy Street
634 ft · 20 sec · East Clancy Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
45 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Helena and Clancy.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.63 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Helena and Sunny near Clancy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Helena to Clancy?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Montana City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Helena and 6.2 miles from Clancy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Helena and Sunny near Clancy.
Stop Ideas Near Montana City
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 Montana City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Helena and Clancy. Straight-line distance: 9.12 mi (14.68 km).
#1 Helena
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
| Population | 33,737 |
| Coordinates | 46.5927100, -112.0361100 |
| Altitude | 1237 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clancy
Census designated place
| Population | 1,661 |
| Coordinates | 46.4652100, -111.9863800 |
| Altitude | 1293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clancy (-111.98638, 46.46521)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
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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