The drive from Hamilton, MT to Havre, MT covers 325.3 miles and takes about 6h 14m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MT 200, 15th Street Northeast, North 1st Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 148.5 miles on MT 200.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
162.6 miles from Hamilton, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 14m. Total distance: 325.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Hamilton, MT to Havre, MT covers 325.3 miles and takes about 6h 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MT 200 is the longest continuous segment at about 148.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 93 / North 1st Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 325.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 93 / North 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.7 miles (US 12 / South 6th Street East): Navigation decision point; at 47.1 miles (Arthur Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 93 / North 1st Street
Turn left onto US 93 / North 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
46.7 mi into trip|~1h in|US 12 / South 6th Street East
Turn right onto US 12 / South 6th Street East
Navigation decision point
4
47.1 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|Arthur Avenue
Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
47.5 mi into trip|~1h 2m in|US 12
Take the exit onto US 12
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
51.9 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|MT 200
Take the exit onto MT 200 toward MT 200 East: Bonner, Great Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MT 200 East: Bonner, Great Falls
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hamilton, MT to Havre, MT, road signs begin pointing toward Great Falls along the way.
Great Falls
51.9 mi in|~1h 7m|via MT 200
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MT 200
148.5 mi
2h 48m
15th Street Northeast
107.3 mi
1h 58m
North 1st Street
43.1 mi
55m
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.5 mi
8m
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
3.9 mi
4m
Brooks Street
3.3 mi
4m
US 2
3 mi
3m
3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
MT 200
— 148.5 mi, about 2h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, MT and Havre, MT.
1
Start on S-531
0.2 mi·54 sec·West Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 93
43 mi·55 min·North 1st Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Brooks Street
3.3 mi·4 min·Brooks Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 12
356 ft·16 sec·South Higgins Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto US 12
0.4 mi·36 sec·South 6th Street East
6
Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
0.2 mi·13 sec·Arthur Avenue
7
Continue on US 12
0.2 mi·15 sec·Madison Street
8
Take the exit onto US 12
0.2 mi·26 sec·US 12
9
Turn left onto I 90 Bus; US 12
435 ft·5 sec·Van Buren Street
10
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 12
0.2 mi·29 sec·I 90 Business; US 12
11
Merge onto I 90; US 12; MT 200
3.9 mi·4 min·Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit onto MT 200
148 mi·2 hr 48 min·MT 200
Toward MT 200 East: Bonner, Great Falls
13
Take the exit onto US 89; MT 200
0.3 mi·32 sec·US 89; MT 200
Toward I 15 South: Great Falls
14
Merge onto I 15; US 89; MT 200
9.5 mi·8 min·First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit onto I 15 Business
0.2 mi·30 sec·I 15 Business
Toward I 15 Business
16
Turn left onto I 15 Business
1.3 mi·1 min·Central Avenue West
17
Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi·1 min·3rd Street Northwest
18
Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast
0.5 mi·45 sec·Smelter Avenue Northeast
19
Turn left onto Old Havre Highway
0.9 mi·1 min·Old Havre Highway
20
Turn left onto US 87
107 mi·1 hr 58 min·15th Street Northeast
21
Turn right onto US 2
3.0 mi·3 min·US 2
22
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·1st Avenue
23
Turn right onto 5th Street
421 ft·20 sec·5th Street
24
Turn right onto Montana Avenue
161 ft·7 sec·Montana Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Montana Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 162.6 miles from Hamilton, MT, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.5 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 72 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.6 miles or 3h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 8m
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 Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, MT
This is one driving day of about 325.3 miles and 6h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Hamilton, 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 MT 200 for about 148.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 162.6 mi from Hamilton, MT
· 3h 13m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.55 one way
$103.10 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg114 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$54.03
$108.07
premium
$4.53
$58.03
$116.06
diesel
$5.61
$71.82
$143.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
20 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Missoula, Montana
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
BreatheEV Charging Station
Missoula, Montana
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Great Falls, Montana
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Missoula, Montana
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Great Falls, Montana
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Missoula, Montana
Electrify America
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Missoula, Montana
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EvGateway Charging Station
Hamilton, Montana
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 7
Other: 4
Tesla Destination: 2
Tesla: 2
Blink: 2
EV Connect: 2
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
97.6
1
$34.16
$15.61
Efficient EV
81.3
0
$28.46
$13.01
EV Truck/SUV
130.1
1
$45.54
$20.82
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Hamilton, MT
Morning
in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
10:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Havre, MT
Morning
in Havre on Saturday
Local time
10:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 14m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hamilton, MT to Havre, MT covers 325.3 miles and takes about 6h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MT 200, 15th Street Northeast, North 1st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 162.6 miles from Hamilton, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 325.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 93 / North 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.7 miles (US 12 / South 6th Street East): Navigation decision point; at 47.1 miles (Arthur Avenue): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Hamilton, MT to Havre, MT, road signs begin pointing toward Great Falls along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
