How far is Missoula, MT from Helena, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Missoula and Helena is 94.71 miles (152.41 km).
Flight distance from Missoula, MT to Helena, MT is 94.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Missoula to Helena with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Missoula, Montana to Helena, Montana is: 112.99 miles (181.84 km) by car.
Driving from Missoula to Helena will take approximately 01 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Missoula
The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana. It is located on the Clark Fork River in western Montana. Missoula is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites
| Population | 76848 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°52'20"N 113°59'38"W |
| Latitude | 46.8721500 |
| Longitude | -113.9940000 |
| Altitude | 978 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Helena
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
| Population | 33737 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°35'34"N 112°2'10"W |
| Latitude | 46.5927100 |
| Longitude | -112.0361100 |
| Altitude | 1237 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Helena: Cruse Avenue (-112.036062,46.592722)
Estimated Travel Time Between Missoula and Helena
The distance between Missoula and Helena is 182 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 01 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Missoula and Helena. The current time is 00:55:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.09 liters (3.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Missoula and Helena.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Missoula to Helena is $15.37 (diesel $19.08).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $15.37 | $16.54 | $17.72 | $19.08 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Montana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.855 (Diesel $4.785) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Missoula and Helena (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
