Origin
Havre, MT
Afternoon in Havre on Thursday
Local time
3:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Havre, MT to Absarokee, MT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 34m
Distance
340.3 mi
548 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 22m
★
6 AM
6h 34m
8 AM
6h 59m
10 AM
6h 43m
12 PM
6h 40m
3 PM
6h 44m
5 PM
6h 58m
8 PM
6h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Havre, MT
Shashank Brahmavar
Absarokee, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Havre, MT to Absarokee, MT covers 340.3 miles and takes about 6h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 87, H Avenue Northwest, US 191 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 171.6 miles on US 87. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.93 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
170.2 miles from Havre, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 34m. Total distance: 340.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 34m highway drive covering 340.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 87 and H Avenue Northwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 171.6 miles on US 87.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 171.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 87 and H Avenue Northwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 2 / 1st Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 34m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 2 / 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (US 87): Lane positioning matters here; at 326.2 miles (MT 78 / East Pike Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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US 2 / 1st Street
Turn left onto US 2 / 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 87
Turn left onto US 87
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
326.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 16m in
|
MT 78 / East Pike Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto MT 78 / East Pike Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
326.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 16m in
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MT 78 / Pratten Street
Turn left onto MT 78 / Pratten Street
Navigation decision point
5
340.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 34m in
|
MT 420 / West Grove Street
Turn right onto MT 420 / West Grove Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 87 | 171.6 mi | 3h 7m |
| H Avenue Northwest | 43.6 mi | 1h 5m |
| US 191 | 39.2 mi | 42m |
| I 90 Business | 37.7 mi | 35m |
| 10th Avenue South | 22.6 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 78 | 13.5 mi | 16m |
| 1st Street | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Big Timber Loop Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 87
— 171.6 mi, about 3h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Havre, MT and Absarokee, MT.
1
Start on Montana Avenue
161 ft
·
11 sec
·
Montana Avenue
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
5th Street
3
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 2
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto US 87
107 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
·
US 87
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 87
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
15th Street Northeast
7
Continue on US 87
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
14th Street North
8
Turn left onto US 87; US 89; MT 3; MT 200
23 mi
·
25 min
·
10th Avenue South
9
Enter roundabout
224 ft
·
2 sec
10
Continue
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
11
Turn straight onto US 87; MT 3; MT 200
64 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 87; MT 3; MT 200
12
Turn right onto US 191; MT 3
39 mi
·
42 min
·
US 191; MT 3
13
Turn right onto US 12; MT 3
485 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 12; MT 3
14
Continue on US 12; US 191
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12; US 191
15
Turn left onto US 191
44 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
H Avenue Northwest
16
Turn left onto Boulder Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Boulder Street
17
Turn slight left onto I 90 Business
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Big Timber Loop Road
18
Take the ramp onto I 90 Business
38 mi
·
35 min
·
I 90 Business
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward MT 78: Columbus
20
Turn right onto MT 78
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MT 78
21
At end of road, turn right onto MT 78
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Pike Avenue
22
Turn left onto MT 78
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pratten Street
23
Continue on MT 78
14 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 78
24
Continue on MT 78
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Woodard Avenue
25
Turn right onto MT 420
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Grove Street
26
Arrive at destination
MT 420
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 170.2 miles from Havre, MT, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 171.6 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 75 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.2 miles or 3h 10m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Absarokee, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Havre, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Havre, MT
This is one driving day of about 340.3 miles and 6h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Havre, 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 US 87 for about 171.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 170.2 mi from Havre, MT · 3h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
170 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 170.2 miles from Havre, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 171.6 miles.
Arriving in Absarokee, MT
The final approach into Absarokee, 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 Absarokee, MT.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.93 one way
$107.85 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $56.52 | $113.05 |
| premium | $4.53 | $60.70 | $121.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.13 | $150.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.1 | 1 | $35.73 | $16.33 |
| Efficient EV | 85.1 | 0 | $29.78 | $13.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.1 | 1 | $47.64 | $21.78 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Absarokee, MT
Afternoon in Absarokee on Thursday
Local time
3:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°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
7 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 34m 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 Havre, MT to Absarokee, MT covers 340.3 miles and takes about 6h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 87, H Avenue Northwest, US 191. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 170.2 miles from Havre, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.93 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 34m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 2 / 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (US 87): Lane positioning matters here; at 326.2 miles (MT 78 / East Pike Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Havre, MT to Absarokee, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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