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Trip from Glasgow, MT to Havre, MT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

158.9 mi

256 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 51m ★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and the county seat of Valley County, Montana, United States

Glasgow, MT

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Downtown Havre, MT, MT

Havre, MT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Glasgow, MT to Havre, MT covers 158.9 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North 1st Street East, Lewis and Clark Trail, Highway 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.1 miles on North 1st Street East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

79.4 miles from Glasgow, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 158.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 2m drive with frequent turns across 158.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 1st Street East is the longest continuous segment at about 89.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2 / 1st Avenue North.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Glasgow, MT to Havre, MT is easy. At 3h 2m with 18% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2 / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 158.4 miles (1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 158.8 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 2 / 1st Avenue North

Turn left onto US 2 / 1st Avenue North

Navigation decision point

4
158.4 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in | 1st Avenue

Turn left onto 1st Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
158.8 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in | 5th Street

Turn right onto 5th Street

Navigation decision point

4
158.8 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in | Montana Avenue

Turn right onto Montana Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North 1st Street East 89.1 mi 1h 41m
Lewis and Clark Trail 40.3 mi 46m
Highway 2 28.9 mi 32m
1st Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
1st Avenue North 0.2 mi <1m
5th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Montana Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
6th Street North <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North 1st Street East — 89.1 mi, about 1h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow, MT and Havre, MT.

1

Start on MT 42

38 ft · 7 sec · 6th Street North
2

Turn left onto US 2

0.2 mi · 12 sec · 1st Avenue North
3

Continue on US 2

29 mi · 32 min · Highway 2
4

Continue on US 2

40 mi · 46 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
5

Continue on US 2

89 mi · 1 hr 41 min · North 1st Street East
6

Turn left onto 1st Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue
7

Turn right onto 5th Street

421 ft · 20 sec · 5th Street
8

Turn right onto Montana Avenue

161 ft · 7 sec · Montana Avenue
9

Arrive at destination

Montana Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.4 miles from Glasgow, MT, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 35 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 79.4 miles or 1h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Havre, MT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Glasgow, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Glasgow, MT

This is one driving day of about 158.9 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Glasgow, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North 1st Street East for about 89.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 79.4 mi from Glasgow, MT · 1h 31m into the drive

Downtown Malta, MT, MT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Malta, MT

79 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Malta, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Malta, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.4 miles from Glasgow, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before North 1st Street East if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.1 miles.

Arriving in Havre, MT

The final approach into Havre, MT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Havre, MT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Eugene's Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Glasgow, Montana

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 4–10 pm

+14062288552

Visit website

Reynolds Market

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Glasgow, Montana

0.3 mi

Taco Shack

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Glasgow, Montana

0.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee Hound

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Havre, Montana

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 158.9

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+14062658105

Great Northern Hotel

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Malta, Montana

1.8 mi

Eugene's Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 4–10 pm

+14062288552

Visit website

Reynolds Market

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+14062282633

Visit website

Taco Shack

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14062282979

Visit website

Macs Korner Dairy Queen

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14062288342

Visit website

Toodie's Cafe & Gallery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+14062282994

Visit website

Flip Burgers and Treats

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14062282997

Visit website

Oasis Lounge Eatery & Casino

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14062288006

Subway

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route Inexpensiv

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+14062284052

Visit website

Coffee Hound

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 158.9

Havre, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+14062658105

Great Northern Hotel

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 68.1

Malta, Montana

+14066542100

Havre Beneath the Streets

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 158.9

Havre, Montana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14062658888

Visit website

Valley County Pioneer Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14062288692

Visit website

The Children’s Museum of Northeast Montana

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Glasgow, Montana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+14062284386

Visit website

H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 158.9

Havre, Montana

Hours: 1–5 pm

+14062654000

Visit website

Stockman Bar & Steakhouse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.1

Malta, Montana

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+14066541919

Visit website

GN Hotel and Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.1

Malta, Montana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14066542100

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.18 one way

$50.36 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $26.39 $52.79
premium $4.53 $28.35 $56.69
diesel $5.61 $35.08 $70.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.7 0 $16.68 $7.63
Efficient EV 39.7 0 $13.90 $6.36
EV Truck/SUV 63.6 0 $22.25 $10.17

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Glasgow, MT

Morning in Glasgow on Saturday

Local time

9:00 AM

MDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Havre, MT

Morning in Havre on Saturday

Local time

9:00 AM

MDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

70°F

Malta, MT

79 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 2m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Glasgow, MT to Havre, MT covers 158.9 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North 1st Street East, Lewis and Clark Trail, Highway 2. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 79.4 miles from Glasgow, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Glasgow, MT to Havre, MT is easy. At 3h 2m with 18% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2 / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 158.4 miles (1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 158.8 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Glasgow, MT to Havre, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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