How far is Red Lodge, MT from Havre, MT?

The driving distance from Red Lodge, MT to Havre, MT is about 311.9 miles (502 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
311.9 mi
05h 29m
Flight
233.36 mi
375.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.36 mi
Kilometers
375.56 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.9 mi
Kilometers
501.96 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Mon, May 18, 9:11 PM MDT
Return by in Red Lodge
Tue, May 19, 2:41 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Lodge
2026-05-18T15:41
Arrive Havre
Mon, May 18, 9:11 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Lodge
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
Grass Range
MT

Town of the United States

From Red Lodge
155.3 mi
02h 44m
To Havre
156.6 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Monday

Snow Showers Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph NNW
Destination
52°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Lodge and Havre.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Broadway Avenue

    27 m · 3 sec · North Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North Broadway Avenue

    7.8 mi · 12 min · North Broadway Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 212

    25 mi · 35 min · US Highway 212

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Clarks River Road

    8.4 mi · 9 min · Clarks River Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    18.5 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1323 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US Highway 87 East

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 87 East

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Roundup Road

    44.4 mi · 49 min · Roundup Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    44.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    35.8 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    50 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    46.4 mi · 53 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Lodge 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
58 mi · 19%
Roundup Road
44.4 mi · 14%
Clarks River Road
27.2 mi · 9%
US Highway 212
25 mi · 8%
North Broadway Avenue
7.82 mi · 3%
US Highway 87 East
4.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

50 mi · 01h 14m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.5 mi
233.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Range
02h 44m from Red Lodge
Leave By
6:00 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Snow Showers Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow leaving Red Lodge and Partly Sunny near Havre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Lodge to Havre?

The road trip is about 311.9 miles (502 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Grass Range is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.3 miles from Red Lodge and 156.6 miles from Havre.

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

The direct path is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.5 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 6:00 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.86 one way or $85.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow around Red Lodge and Partly Sunny near Havre.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Lodge and Havre. Straight-line distance: 233.36 mi (375.56 km).

Red Lodge

#1 Red Lodge

City in Montana, United States

Population2,359
Coordinates45.1857800, -109.2468200
Altitude1697
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broadway Avenue (-109.247005, 45.185777)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.01 gal
41.66 L · about $42.86
Round trip
$85.72
22.02 gal · 83.32 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.7 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.86 $85.72
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.58 $93.17
Premium $4.55 $50.08 $100.17
Diesel $5.41 $59.59 $119.17

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Lodge and Havre. The current time is 15:41:53.

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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.