How far is West Yellowstone, MT from Havre, MT?
The driving distance from West Yellowstone, MT to Havre, MT is about 382 miles (614.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 276.9 miles (445.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance T-storms
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Yellowstone and Havre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Yellowstone and Havre.
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Start on Electric Street
12 m · 6 sec · Electric Street
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Turn right onto Firehole Avenue
1182 ft · 48 sec · Firehole Avenue
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Turn left onto Canyon Street
917 ft · 28 sec · Canyon Street
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Continue on Gallatin Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Gallatin Road
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Turn left onto Hebgen Lake Road
62.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Hebgen Lake Road
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Turn straight
137 m · 15 sec
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Continue straight
108.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Great Falls
1958 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
87.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Avenue West
1.2 mi · 1 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 West Yellowstone and Havre.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Hebgen Lake Road
Continue straight
108 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Slight Chance T-storms leaving West Yellowstone and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Havre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Yellowstone to Havre?
The road trip is about 382 miles (614.8 km) and usually takes 06h 20m 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?
Helena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.1 miles from West Yellowstone and 190.9 miles from Havre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 276.9 miles (445.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.1 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 $52.48 one way or $104.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around West Yellowstone and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Havre.
Stop Ideas Near Helena
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 Helena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Yellowstone and Havre. Straight-line distance: 276.94 mi (445.69 km).
#1 West Yellowstone
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,372 |
| Coordinates | 44.6621500, -111.1041100 |
| Altitude | 2031 |
| 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: 615 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 45m |
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 | $52.48 | $104.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $57.03 | $114.07 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $61.32 | $122.64 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $72.95 | $145.91 |
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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