How far is Seeley Lake, MT from Havre, MT?
The driving distance from Seeley Lake, MT to Havre, MT is about 254.3 miles (409.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200 miles (321.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seeley Lake and Havre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seeley Lake and Havre.
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Start on the route
14.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
115.4 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.5 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest
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Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast
2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Old Havre Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway
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Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast
107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min · 15th Street Northeast
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Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Montana Avenue
49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seeley Lake and Havre.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
115 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Seeley Lake and Light Rain near Havre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seeley Lake to Havre?
The road trip is about 254.3 miles (409.2 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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 127.3 miles from Seeley Lake and 126.9 miles from Havre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200 miles (321.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 8:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.92 one way or $69.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Seeley Lake and Light Rain near Havre.
Stop Ideas Near Great Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Statue of Liberty Replica
Great Falls City Attorney's Office
Cascade County Treasurer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Falls.
Shelby
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seeley Lake and Havre. Straight-line distance: 199.97 mi (321.82 km).
#1 Seeley Lake
Census designated place in Montana, USA
| Population | 1,659 |
| Coordinates | 47.1793800, -113.4845200 |
| Altitude | 1225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Havre
City in Hill County, Montana, United States
| Population | 9,706 |
| Coordinates | 48.5500000, -109.6840900 |
| Altitude | 771 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $34.92 | $69.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $37.95 | $75.90 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $40.80 | $81.61 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $48.55 | $97.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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