How far is Libby, MT from Havre, MT?

The driving distance from Libby, MT to Havre, MT is about 349.3 miles (562.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
349.26 mi
06h 07m
Flight
269.16 mi
433.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.16 mi
Kilometers
433.17 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.26 mi
Kilometers
562.08 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM MDT
Return by in Libby
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Libby
2026-04-22T17:50
Arrive Havre
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 1:38 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Libby
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
South Browning
MT

Town in Glacier County, Montana, United States

From Libby
174.4 mi
03h 03m
To Havre
174.9 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph WSW
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 Libby and Havre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 9th Street

    2100 ft · 1 min · West 9th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Minnesota Avenue

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Minnesota Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Idaho Street

    31 m · 2 sec · West Idaho Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Idaho Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · West Idaho Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Route 2

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 2

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto State Highway 35

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2

  10. 10

    Continue on US Route 2

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min · US Route 2

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    54.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue on 5th Avenue North

    138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    101.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Roosevelt Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
102 mi · 29%
Minnesota Avenue
85.3 mi · 24%
US Route 2
85 mi · 24%
State Highway 35
5.69 mi · 2%
West Idaho Street
3.64 mi · 1%
US 2
1.66 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

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.

Drive Time
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.1 mi
269.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Browning
03h 03m from Libby
Leave By
11:44 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Libby 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 Libby to Havre?

The road trip is about 349.3 miles (562.1 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?

South Browning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.4 miles from Libby and 174.9 miles from Havre.

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

The direct path is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.1 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 $47.96 one way or $95.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Browning

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Browning, 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 South Browning.

RAIL

Browning

1 mi away
Heart Butte Rd and Depot Rd.
RAIL

East Glacier Park

19 mi away
400 Highway 49 North
RAIL

Cut Bank

51 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site
RAIL

Essex

53 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Libby and Havre. Straight-line distance: 269.16 mi (433.17 km).

Libby

#1 Libby

City in Montana, United States

Population2,845
Coordinates48.3882900, -115.5560000
Altitude639
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: West 9th Street (-115.555975, 48.388323)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 562 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.32 gal
46.65 L · about $47.96
Round trip
$95.92
24.64 gal · 93.3 L
Estimated CO2
109.5 kg one way
Round trip: 219 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $47.96 $95.92
Mid-grade $4.23 $52.13 $104.25
Premium $4.55 $56.04 $112.09
Diesel $5.41 $66.68 $133.35

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 Libby and Havre. The current time is 17:50:11.

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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.