How far is Helena, MT from Stevensville, MT?
The driving distance from Helena, MT to Stevensville, MT is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Granite County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Helena and Stevensville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Helena and Stevensville.
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Start on Cruse Avenue
31 m · 6 sec · Cruse Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Neill Avenue
1041 ft · 36 sec · Neill Avenue
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Turn straight
68 m · 10 sec
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Continue on North Benton Avenue
1422 ft · 50 sec · North Benton Avenue
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Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
111.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Euclid Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, I 90 Business
1037 ft · 26 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street
63 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street
65 m · 4 sec · Van Buren Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street
28 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street
583 ft · 11 sec · Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
1143 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1419 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on Arthur Avenue
543 ft · 9 sec · Arthur Avenue
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Turn right onto South 5th Street East
2052 ft · 36 sec · South 5th Street East
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Turn left onto South Higgins Avenue
716 ft · 28 sec · South Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto Brooks Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street
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Continue on Bitteroot Road
3 mi · 4 min · Bitteroot Road
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Continue on US Highway 93 South
20.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 93 South
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Turn left onto Stevi Cutoff Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Stevi Cutoff Road
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Continue on Main Street
1232 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
24 m · 3 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Helena and Stevensville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Euclid Avenue
Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
112 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Helena and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stevensville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Helena to Stevensville?
The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Drummond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Helena and 71.2 miles from Stevensville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.54 one way or $39.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Helena and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stevensville.
Stop Ideas Near Drummond
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 Drummond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Helena and Stevensville. Straight-line distance: 97.91 mi (157.57 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 Stevensville
Town in Montana, USA
| Population | 2,138 |
| Coordinates | 46.5099200, -114.0931600 |
| Altitude | 1013 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stevensville (-114.09316, 46.50992)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $19.54 | $39.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $21.24 | $42.48 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $22.84 | $45.67 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $27.17 | $54.34 |
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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