How far is Whitefish, MT from Helena, MT?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Whitefish and Helena is 165.29 miles (266.01 km).

Flight distance from Whitefish, MT to Helena, MT is 165.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Whitefish to Helena with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Whitefish, Montana to Helena, Montana is: 209.4 miles (336.99 km) by car.

Driving from Whitefish to Helena will take approximately 03 hours 46 minutes.

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#1 Whitefish

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population 8713
GPS Coordinates 48°24'40"N 114°20'15"W
Latitude 48.4110800
Longitude -114.3376300
Altitude 923
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Whitefish and Helena

The distance between Whitefish and Helena is 337 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 44 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 Whitefish and Helena. The current time is 17:19:41.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 58 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 29 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 59 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 36 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.97 liters (7.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Whitefish and Helena.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Whitefish to Helena is $28.48 (diesel $35.36).

Montana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.86 $4.15 $4.45 $4.79
Total $28.48 $30.66 $32.84 $35.36

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Whitefish and Helena (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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