How far is Helena, MT from Warm Springs, MT?

The driving distance from Helena, MT to Warm Springs, MT is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.9 mi
01h 17m
Flight
45.62 mi
73.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.62 mi
Kilometers
73.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.9 mi
Kilometers
112.49 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warm Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 1:44 PM MDT
Return by in Helena
Thu, Oct 15, 3:02 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Helena
2026-10-15T12:27
Arrive Warm Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 1:44 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Helena
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Deer Lodge
MT

City in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States

From Helena
34.9 mi
00h 38m
To Warm Springs
35 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Helena and Warm Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Helena and Warm Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Cruse Avenue

    31 m · 6 sec · Cruse Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Neill Avenue

    1041 ft · 36 sec · Neill Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    68 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on North Benton Avenue

    1422 ft · 50 sec · North Benton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    42.8 mi · 49 min · Euclid Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2539 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    802 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.7 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Warm Springs, Anaconda

    1826 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Gas City Road

    25 m · 1 sec · Gas City Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gas City Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Helena and Warm Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Euclid Avenue
68.9 mi · 99%
North Benton Avenue
0.27 mi
Neill Avenue
0.2 mi
Cruse Avenue
0.02 mi
Gas City Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Euclid Avenue

Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

42.8 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Lodge
00h 38m from Helena
Leave By
3:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Helena and Sunny near Warm Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Helena to Warm Springs?

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Deer Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Helena and 35 miles from Warm Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 3:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.10 one way or $22.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Helena and Sunny near Warm Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Lodge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Deer Lodge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deer Lodge.

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Butte, MT

47 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
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Missoula, MT

112 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Helena and Warm Springs. Straight-line distance: 45.62 mi (73.42 km).

Helena

#1 Helena

State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County

Population33,737
Coordinates46.5927100, -112.0361100
Altitude1237
CountryUnited States
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#2 Warm Springs

Situated in southwestern Montana's Deer Lodge Valley at an elevation of 4,813 feet, this unincorporated community is part of Deer Lodge County.

Population0
Coordinates46.1813100, -112.7847600
Altitude1467
CountryUnited States
Start: Helena (-112.03611, 46.59271)
End: Warm Springs (-112.78476, 46.18131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $11.10
Round trip
$22.20
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $11.10 $22.20
Mid-grade $4.83 $11.92 $23.84
Premium $5.19 $12.83 $25.65
Diesel $6.11 $15.09 $30.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Helena and Warm Springs. The current time is 12:27:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.