How far is Helena, MT from Whitehall, MT?
The driving distance from Helena, MT to Whitehall, MT is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Helena and Whitehall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Helena and Whitehall.
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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
835 ft · 22 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Butte
1984 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
61.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 90 East: Billings
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 55: Whitehall, Dillon, Virginia City
1462 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto North Whitehall Street
2325 ft · 45 sec · North Whitehall Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
849 ft · 37 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Helena and Whitehall.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
61.5 mi · 01h 01m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Helena and Slight Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Whitehall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Helena to Whitehall?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Boulder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Helena and 43.4 miles from Whitehall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 3:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.91 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Helena and Slight Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Whitehall.
Stop Ideas Near Boulder
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 Boulder.
Butte, MT
Bozeman, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Helena and Whitehall. Straight-line distance: 49.97 mi (80.42 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 Whitehall
Town in Jefferson County, Montana
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 45.8707600, -112.0974900 |
| Altitude | 1329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitehall (-112.09749, 45.87076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.91 | $23.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $12.95 | $25.89 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $13.92 | $27.84 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $16.56 | $33.12 |
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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