How far is Wolf Point, MT from Helena, MT?
The driving distance from Wolf Point, MT to Helena, MT is about 409.9 miles (659.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 48m.
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.
City in Hill County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolf Point and Helena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolf Point and Helena.
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Start on 3rd Avenue South
919 ft · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Continue on 4th Avenue North
111 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue North
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Turn left
210.4 mi · 4 hr
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Turn left
107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Continue on 15th Street Northeast
91 m · 6 sec · 15th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Old Havre Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway
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Turn right onto Smelter Avenue Northeast
2860 ft · 43 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast
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Turn straight onto 3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Central Avenue West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Turn sharp left
1425 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
86.3 mi · 1 hr 23 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business
1393 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Street
2855 ft · 1 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on North Last Chance Gulch Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Last Chance Gulch Street
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Turn slight left onto Cruse Avenue
31 m · 4 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 Wolf Point 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
Turn left
210 mi · 04h 00m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Wolf Point and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Helena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wolf Point to Helena?
The road trip is about 409.9 miles (659.7 km) and usually takes 06h 48m 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?
Havre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205 miles from Wolf Point and 204.9 miles from Helena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.2 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 $56.33 one way or $112.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wolf Point and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Helena.
Stop Ideas Near Havre
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 Havre.
Havre station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolf Point and Helena. Straight-line distance: 316.7 mi (509.68 km).
#1 Wolf Point
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,722 |
| Coordinates | 48.0905700, -105.6405600 |
| Altitude | 609 |
| 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: 660 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 06m |
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 | $56.33 | $112.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $61.22 | $122.45 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $65.82 | $131.65 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $78.31 | $156.62 |
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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