How far is Helena, MT from Forsyth, MT?
The driving distance from Helena, MT to Forsyth, MT is about 339.9 miles (547 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
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.
City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Helena and Forsyth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Helena and Forsyth.
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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
1.3 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
22.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit left toward I 90 East: Billings
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
180.8 mi · 3 hr 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
92.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right
1341 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
1801 ft · 36 sec
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Turn sharp right onto West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 10th Avenue
46 m · 9 sec · North 10th Avenue
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Helena and Forsyth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
181 mi · 03h 02m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Helena and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Forsyth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Helena to Forsyth?
The road trip is about 339.9 miles (547 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?
Big Timber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.6 miles from Helena and 170.3 miles from Forsyth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.8 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 $46.68 one way or $93.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Helena and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Forsyth.
Stop Ideas Near Big Timber
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 Big Timber.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Helena and Forsyth. Straight-line distance: 256.12 mi (412.18 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 Forsyth
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
| Population | 1,752 |
| Coordinates | 46.2663800, -106.6778100 |
| Altitude | 768 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forsyth (-106.67781, 46.26638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 547 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
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 | $46.68 | $93.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $50.73 | $101.46 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $54.54 | $109.09 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $64.89 | $129.78 |
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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