How far is Helena, MT from Wolf Point, MT?
The driving distance from Helena, MT to Wolf Point, MT is about 411.2 miles (661.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 07m 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 07h 33m.
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 Hill 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
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Helena and Wolf Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Helena and Wolf Point.
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Start on Cruse Avenue
31 m · 6 sec · Cruse Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Last Chance Gulch Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Last Chance Gulch Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Last Chance Gulch Street
677 ft · 18 sec · North Last Chance Gulch Street
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Great Falls
1119 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
86.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Avenue West
1.2 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest
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Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast
2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Old Havre Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway
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Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast
107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min · 15th Street Northeast
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
206.5 mi · 3 hr 56 min
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue North
111 m · 6 sec · 4th Avenue North
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
919 ft · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Helena and Wolf Point.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
15th Street Northeast
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207 mi · 03h 56m
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 near Wolf Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Helena to Wolf Point?
The road trip is about 411.2 miles (661.7 km) and usually takes 07h 33m 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?
Havre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.2 miles from Helena and 206 miles from Wolf Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.5 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 $56.49 one way or $112.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129 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 near Wolf Point.
Stop Ideas Near Havre
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 Havre.
Havre station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Helena and Wolf Point. Straight-line distance: 316.7 mi (509.68 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 Wolf Point
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,722 |
| Coordinates | 48.0905700, -105.6405600 |
| Altitude | 609 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wolf Point (-105.64056, 48.09057)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 662 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 07m |
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 | $56.49 | $112.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $61.39 | $122.78 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $66.01 | $132.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $78.53 | $157.06 |
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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