How far is Whitehall, MT from Havre, MT?

The driving distance from Whitehall, MT to Havre, MT is about 267.8 miles (431 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217 miles (349.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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
267.82 mi
04h 25m
Flight
217 mi
349.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217 mi
Kilometers
349.22 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.82 mi
Kilometers
431.01 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Wed, Apr 22, 10:23 PM MDT
Return by in Whitehall
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitehall
2026-04-22T17:58
Arrive Havre
Wed, Apr 22, 10:23 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitehall
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
Cascade
MT

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

From Whitehall
143.5 mi
02h 12m
To Havre
124.3 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 23 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitehall and Havre.

  1. 1

    Start on East 1st Street

    849 ft · 39 sec · East 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Whitehall Street

    2801 ft · 51 sec · North Whitehall Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1713 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Helena

    2346 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    149.6 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Central Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast

    2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min · 15th Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitehall and Havre.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 15 North
150 mi · 56%
15th Street Northeast
107 mi · 40%
North Whitehall Street
22.1 mi · 8%
3rd Street Northwest
1.43 mi · 1%
Central Avenue West
1.19 mi
Old Havre Highway
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

I 15 North

Continue straight

150 mi · 02h 26m

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
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.8 mi
217 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
02h 12m from Whitehall
Leave By
8:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Whitehall 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 Whitehall to Havre?

The road trip is about 267.8 miles (431 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Whitehall and 124.3 miles from Havre.

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

The direct path is about 217 miles (349.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 8:08 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.79 one way or $73.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Whitehall and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Havre.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitehall and Havre. Straight-line distance: 217 mi (349.22 km).

Whitehall

#1 Whitehall

Town in Jefferson County, Montana

Population1,160
Coordinates45.8707600, -112.0974900
Altitude1329
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: East 1st Street (-112.097499, 45.87071)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.45 gal
35.77 L · about $36.79
Round trip
$73.58
18.9 gal · 71.54 L
Estimated CO2
84 kg one way
Round trip: 168 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $36.79 $73.58
Mid-grade $4.23 $39.98 $79.97
Premium $4.55 $42.99 $85.98
Diesel $5.41 $51.14 $102.29

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitehall and Havre. The current time is 17:58:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.