How far is Kalispell, MT from Havre, MT?

The driving distance from Kalispell, MT to Havre, MT is about 261.3 miles (420.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
261.26 mi
04h 34m
Flight
213.82 mi
344.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.82 mi
Kilometers
344.11 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.26 mi
Kilometers
420.46 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM MDT
Return by in Kalispell
Thu, Apr 23, 11:26 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalispell
2026-04-23T02:17
Arrive Havre
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kalispell
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cut Bank
MT

City in Glacier County, Montana, United States

From Kalispell
130.5 mi
02h 17m
To Havre
130.8 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
45°F
Thursday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
28 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kalispell and Havre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kalispell and Havre.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street West

    1169 ft · 39 sec · 3rd Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue East

    112 m · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street East

    1235 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Street East

  4. 4

    Continue on Conrad Drive

    1451 ft · 45 sec · Conrad Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive

    2161 ft · 1 min · Woodland Park Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US Route 2

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 2

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto State Highway 35

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US 2

    1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 2

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min · US Route 2

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    54.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue on 5th Avenue North

    138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    101.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Roosevelt Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalispell and Havre.

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
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
102 mi · 39%
US Route 2
85 mi · 33%
State Highway 35
5.69 mi · 2%
US 2
1.66 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.75 mi
Woodland Park Drive
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Highway

Continue on Roosevelt Highway

102 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.5 mi
213.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cut Bank
02h 17m from Kalispell
Leave By
7:50 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Kalispell and Chance Rain And Snow near Havre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kalispell to Havre?

The road trip is about 261.3 miles (420.5 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cut Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.5 miles from Kalispell and 130.8 miles from Havre.

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

The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.89 one way or $71.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Kalispell and Chance Rain And Snow near Havre.

Stop Ideas Near Cut Bank

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cut Bank, 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 Cut Bank.

RAIL

Cut Bank

1 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site
RAIL

Shelby

38 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Browning

52 mi away
Heart Butte Rd and Depot Rd.
RAIL

East Glacier Park

69 mi away
400 Highway 49 North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalispell and Havre. Straight-line distance: 213.82 mi (344.11 km).

Kalispell

#1 Kalispell

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population25,329
Coordinates48.1957900, -114.3129100
Altitude901
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street West (-114.312918, 48.195812)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.22 gal
34.9 L · about $35.89
Round trip
$71.79
18.44 gal · 69.8 L
Estimated CO2
81.9 kg one way
Round trip: 163.9 kg / 361 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $35.89 $71.79
Mid-grade $4.23 $39.01 $78.02
Premium $4.55 $41.94 $83.88
Diesel $5.41 $49.90 $99.80

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kalispell and Havre. The current time is 02:17:02.

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