How far is Helena, MT from Whitefish, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Helena and Whitefish is 165.29 miles (266.01 km).
Flight distance from Helena, MT to Whitefish, MT is 165.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Helena to Whitefish with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Helena, Montana to Whitefish, Montana is: 209.41 miles (337.02 km) by car.
Driving from Helena to Whitefish will take approximately 03 hours 46 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 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8713 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 48°24'40"N 114°20'15"W |
| Latitude | 48.4110800 |
| Longitude | -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Whitefish: (-114.337485,48.411081)
Estimated Travel Time Between Helena and Whitefish
The distance between Helena and Whitefish is 337 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 44 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 Whitefish. The current time is 07:36:06.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.97 liters (7.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Helena and Whitefish.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Helena to Whitefish is $28.49 (diesel $35.36).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $28.49 | $30.66 | $32.85 | $35.36 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Helena and Whitefish (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
