How far is Lincoln, MT from Havre, MT?

The driving distance from Lincoln, MT to Havre, MT is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
199.91 mi
03h 32m
Flight
177.56 mi
285.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.56 mi
Kilometers
285.76 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.91 mi
Kilometers
321.73 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Thu, Oct 15, 3:59 PM MDT
Return by in Lincoln
Thu, Oct 15, 7:31 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-10-15T12:26
Arrive Havre
Thu, Oct 15, 3:59 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
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 Lincoln
100.2 mi
01h 46m
To Havre
99.7 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
22°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
47°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stemple Pass Road

    19 m · 5 sec · Stemple Pass Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    9.5 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Central Avenue West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast

    2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min · 15th Street Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
15th Street Northeast
107 mi · 54%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.48 mi · 5%
3rd Street Northwest
1.43 mi · 1%
Central Avenue West
1.33 mi · 1%
Old Havre Highway
0.86 mi
Smelter Avenue Northeast
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

15th Street Northeast

Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

107 mi · 01h 58m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
177.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Falls
01h 46m from Lincoln
Leave By
9:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Havre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 100.2 miles from Lincoln and 99.7 miles from Havre.

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

The direct path is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 9:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.68 one way or $63.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lincoln and Sunny 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 12.7 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Great Falls City Attorney's Office

Great Falls , MT
2 Park Dr N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Attorney
Cascade County Treasurer
Nearby stop 12.6 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 Lincoln and Havre. Straight-line distance: 177.56 mi (285.76 km).

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#1 Lincoln

Situated at an elevation of 4541 feet in Lewis and Clark County, this forested community lies within western Montana's Blackfoot River Valley.

Population0
Coordinates46.9549400, -112.6817100
Altitude1384
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: Stemple Pass Road (-112.681595, 46.954943)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.7 L · about $31.68
Round trip
$63.37
14.1 gal · 53.4 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $31.68 $63.37
Mid-grade $4.83 $34.02 $68.03
Premium $5.19 $36.61 $73.22
Diesel $6.11 $43.08 $86.15

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Havre. The current time is 12:26:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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