How far is Lolo, MT from Havre, MT?

The driving distance from Lolo, MT to Havre, MT is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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
288.12 mi
05h 06m
Flight
239.09 mi
384.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.09 mi
Kilometers
384.78 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.12 mi
Kilometers
463.69 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM MDT
Return by in Lolo
Sun, Apr 19, 1:11 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lolo
2026-04-19T02:58
Arrive Havre
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lolo
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
Fairfield
MT

Town in Montana, United States

From Lolo
144.2 mi
02h 33m
To Havre
143.9 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lewis and Clark Drive

    81 m · 19 sec · Lewis and Clark Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Brooks Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Higgins Avenue

    109 m · 16 sec · South Higgins Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 6th Street East

    2051 ft · 36 sec · South 6th Street East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Arthur Avenue

    906 ft · 14 sec · Arthur Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Madison Street

    1226 ft · 16 sec · Madison Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1249 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    133 m · 6 sec · Van Buren Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 200 East: Bonner, Great Falls

    148.5 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  13. 13

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

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Central Avenue West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  18. 18

    Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast

    2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

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

  21. 21

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MT 200 East
148 mi · 52%
15th Street Northeast
107 mi · 37%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.48 mi · 3%
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
3.91 mi · 1%
Brooks Street
3.29 mi · 1%
3rd Street Northwest
1.43 mi
Longest Stretch

MT 200 East

Take the exit slight right toward MT 200 East: Bonner, Great Falls

148 mi · 02h 48m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
239.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
02h 33m from Lolo
Leave By
6:46 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lolo and Sunny near Havre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Lolo and 143.9 miles from Havre.

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

The direct path is about 239.1 miles (384.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 6:46 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.59 one way or $79.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lolo and Sunny near Havre.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

RAIL

Shelby

99 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Cut Bank

117 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lolo and Havre. Straight-line distance: 239.09 mi (384.78 km).

Lolo

#1 Lolo

Census-designated place (CDP) in Missoula County, Montana, United States

Population3,892
Coordinates46.7588100, -114.0809400
Altitude975
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewis and Clark Drive (-114.080934, 46.758341)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.17 gal
38.49 L · about $39.59
Round trip
$79.18
20.34 gal · 76.98 L
Estimated CO2
90.4 kg one way
Round trip: 180.8 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $39.59 $79.18
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.03 $86.06
Premium $4.55 $46.26 $92.53
Diesel $5.41 $55.04 $110.08

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lolo and Havre. The current time is 02:58:35.

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.