How far is Helena, MT from Columbia Falls, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Helena and Columbia Falls is 158.6 miles (255.24 km).
Flight distance from Helena, MT to Columbia Falls, MT is 158.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Helena to Columbia Falls with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Helena, Montana to Columbia Falls, Montana is: 200.75 miles (323.08 km) by car.
Driving from Helena to Columbia Falls will take approximately 03 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Helena
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
| Population | 33737 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°35'34"N 112°2'10"W |
| Latitude | 46.5927100 |
| Longitude | -112.0361100 |
| Altitude | 1237 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia Falls
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 6209 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 48°22'21"N 114°10'53"W |
| Latitude | 48.3724600 |
| Longitude | -114.1815200 |
| Altitude | 941 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Columbia Falls: 7th Street West (-114.18152,48.372459)
Estimated Travel Time Between Helena and Columbia Falls
The distance between Helena and Columbia Falls is 323 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 35 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Helena and Columbia Falls. The current time is 19:05:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.82 liters (7.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Helena and Columbia Falls.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Helena to Columbia Falls is $27.31 (diesel $33.9).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $27.31 | $29.39 | $31.49 | $33.9 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Montana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.855 (Diesel $4.785) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Helena and Columbia Falls (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
