How far is Lewistown, MT from Havre, MT?

The driving distance from Lewistown, MT to Havre, MT is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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
175.7 mi
03h 10m
Flight
103.46 mi
166.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.46 mi
Kilometers
166.51 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.7 mi
Kilometers
282.76 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM MDT
Return by in Lewistown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewistown
2026-04-22T17:52
Arrive Havre
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM MDT

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

Leave by
10:38 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewistown
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
Great Falls
MT

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

From Lewistown
108.8 mi
01h 35m
To Havre
66.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Avenue South

    121 m · 23 sec · 6th Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 87

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 87

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 87

    14.7 mi · 16 min · US Highway 87

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    1588 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    557 ft · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 57th Street South

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 57th Street South

  11. 11

    Continue on River Drive North

    3.4 mi · 5 min · River Drive North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 15th Street North

    108.4 mi · 2 hr · 15th Street North

  13. 13

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
15th Street North
108 mi · 62%
US Highway 87
99.9 mi · 57%
River Drive North
3.38 mi · 2%
57th Street South
1.61 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.83 mi
1st Avenue
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

15th Street North

Turn right onto 15th Street North

108 mi · 02h 00m

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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.2 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Falls
01h 35m from Lewistown
Leave By
10:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lewistown and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Havre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Great Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.8 miles from Lewistown and 66.9 miles from Havre.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.2 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 10:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.14 one way or $48.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lewistown and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Havre.

Stop Ideas Near Great Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Great Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Statue of Liberty Replica
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

Statue of Liberty Replica

Great Falls , MT
Gibson Park Trail, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 4.3/5 21 reviews Historical landmark,Tourist attraction
The Great Falls Civic Center
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

The Great Falls Civic Center

Great Falls , MT
2 Park Dr S, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Cascade County Treasurer
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Cascade County Treasurer

Great Falls , MT
121 4th St N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 2.9/5 191 reviews Department of motor vehicles

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Falls.

RAIL

Shelby

119 mi away
230 W Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewistown and Havre. Straight-line distance: 103.46 mi (166.51 km).

Lewistown

#1 Lewistown

City in Montana, United States

Population5,905
Coordinates47.0624700, -109.4282400
Altitude1203
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Avenue South (-109.428026, 47.06261)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.47 L · about $24.14
Round trip
$48.27
12.4 gal · 46.94 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $24.14 $48.27
Mid-grade $4.23 $26.23 $52.46
Premium $4.55 $28.20 $56.41
Diesel $5.41 $33.55 $67.11

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewistown and Havre. The current time is 17:52:25.

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.