How far is Laurel, MT from Havre, MT?

The driving distance from Laurel, MT to Havre, MT is about 267.9 miles (431.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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
267.9 mi
04h 46m
Flight
203.62 mi
327.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.62 mi
Kilometers
327.69 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.9 mi
Kilometers
431.14 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Sat, Apr 18, 8:14 AM MDT
Return by in Laurel
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel
2026-04-18T03:27
Arrive Havre
Sat, Apr 18, 8:14 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurel
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
Grass Range
MT

Town of the United States

From Laurel
133.8 mi
02h 23m
To Havre
134.1 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Avenue

    1 km · 56 sec · South 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    18.5 mi · 22 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1323 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Highway 87 East

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 87 East

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Roundup Road

    44.4 mi · 49 min · Roundup Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    44.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    35.8 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    50 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    46.4 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
58 mi · 22%
Roundup Road
44.4 mi · 17%
US Highway 87 East
4.81 mi · 2%
South 1st Avenue
0.88 mi
1st Avenue
0.31 mi
5th Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

50 mi · 01h 14m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.3 mi
203.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Range
02h 23m from Laurel
Leave By
7:26 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laurel and Sunny near Havre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 267.9 miles (431.1 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Grass Range is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Laurel and 134.1 miles from Havre.

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

The direct path is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.79 one way or $73.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Sunny near Havre.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Havre. Straight-line distance: 203.62 mi (327.69 km).

Laurel

#1 Laurel

City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA

Population6,715
Coordinates45.6691200, -108.7715300
Altitude1006
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1st Avenue (-108.771477, 45.669116)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.45 gal
35.78 L · about $36.79
Round trip
$73.58
18.9 gal · 71.56 L
Estimated CO2
84 kg one way
Round trip: 168 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $36.79 $73.58
Mid-grade $4.23 $39.98 $79.97
Premium $4.55 $42.99 $85.98
Diesel $5.41 $51.14 $102.29

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurel and Havre. The current time is 03:27:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.