How far is West Glendive, MT from Helena, MT?
The driving distance from West Glendive, MT to Helena, MT is about 451.2 miles (726.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 346 miles (556.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 07h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Glendive and Helena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Glendive and Helena.
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Start on the route
212.3 mi · 3 hr 31 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
57.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 287
63.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Highway 287
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Turn left onto North Montana Avenue
146 m · 18 sec · North Montana Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto Cruse Avenue
50 m · 6 sec · Cruse Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cruse Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Glendive and Helena.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
212 mi · 03h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Glendive and Light Snow near Helena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Glendive to Helena?
The road trip is about 451.2 miles (726.2 km) and usually takes 07h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.2 miles from West Glendive and 223 miles from Helena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 346 miles (556.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.2 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.98 one way or $123.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Glendive and Light Snow near Helena.
Stop Ideas Near Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laurel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Glendive and Helena. Straight-line distance: 346.03 mi (556.88 km).
#1 West Glendive
Census designated place
| Population | 1,948 |
| Coordinates | 47.1108500, -104.7496800 |
| Altitude | 646 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Helena
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
| Population | 33,737 |
| Coordinates | 46.5927100, -112.0361100 |
| Altitude | 1237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cruse Avenue (-112.036062, 46.592722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 726 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 37m |
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 | $61.98 | $123.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $67.36 | $134.72 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $72.42 | $144.84 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $86.16 | $172.32 |
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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