How far is Livingston, MT from Havre, MT?

The driving distance from Livingston, MT to Havre, MT is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
264.39 mi
05h 00m
Flight
203.72 mi
327.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.72 mi
Kilometers
327.86 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.39 mi
Kilometers
425.5 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Fri, May 1, 1:13 AM MDT
Return by in Livingston
Fri, May 1, 6:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-04-30T20:12
Arrive Havre
Fri, May 1, 1:13 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
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
Cascade
MT

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

From Livingston
161.7 mi
02h 30m
To Havre
102.7 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Park Street

    2244 ft · 1 min · East Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1169 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    55.3 mi · 56 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 287

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Highway 287

  7. 7

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

    1958 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    87.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Central Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast

    2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

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

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  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 Livingston 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
15th Street Northeast
107 mi · 41%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
87.9 mi · 33%
Highway 287
62.2 mi · 24%
East Park Street
56 mi · 21%
3rd Street Northwest
1.43 mi · 1%
Central Avenue West
1.19 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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.7 mi
203.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
02h 30m from Livingston
Leave By
6:58 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Livingston and Sunny near Havre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.7 miles from Livingston and 102.7 miles from Havre.

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

The direct path is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 6:58 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.32 one way or $72.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Havre. Straight-line distance: 203.72 mi (327.86 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States

Population7,898
Coordinates45.6624400, -110.5610400
Altitude1372
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: East Park Street (-110.561034, 45.662483)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.33 gal
35.32 L · about $36.32
Round trip
$72.64
18.66 gal · 70.64 L
Estimated CO2
82.9 kg one way
Round trip: 165.8 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $36.32 $72.64
Mid-grade $4.23 $39.48 $78.95
Premium $4.55 $42.44 $84.88
Diesel $5.41 $50.49 $100.99

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Livingston and Havre. The current time is 20:12:21.

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.