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Trip from Havre, MT to Belgrade, MT

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

Drive Time

5h 13m

Distance

290.5 mi

467 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 0m ★
6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 40m
10 AM
5h 23m
12 PM
5h 20m
3 PM
5h 24m
5 PM
5h 39m
8 PM
5h 5m

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

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Havre, MT

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Belgrade, MT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Havre, MT to Belgrade, MT covers 290.5 miles and takes about 5h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 87, First Special Service Force Memorial Highway, US 12 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.3 miles on US 87. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.03 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

145.2 miles from Havre, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 87 107.3 mi 1h 58m
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway 87.5 mi 1h 24m
US 12 34.1 mi 40m
US 287 27.9 mi 30m
I 90 22.3 mi 22m
1st Street 3.1 mi 3m
3rd Street Northwest 1.4 mi 1m
Central Avenue West 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 87 — 107.3 mi, about 1h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Havre, MT and Belgrade, 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

297 ft · 5 sec · 15th Street Northeast
7

Turn right onto Old Havre Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Old Havre Highway
8

Turn right onto Smelter Avenue Northeast

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast
9

Turn straight onto 3rd Street Northwest

1.4 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street Northwest
10

Turn right onto I 15 Business

1.3 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West
11

Turn sharp left

0.3 mi · 34 sec
12

Merge onto I 15; US 89; MT 200

87 mi · 1 hr 24 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
13

Take the exit onto US 287

0.2 mi · 33 sec · US 287
Exit 192 Toward US 12 South, US 287 South: Townsend, Capitol Area
14

Turn left onto US 12; US 287

1.0 mi · 1 min · Prospect Avenue
15

Continue on US 12; US 287

3.6 mi · 5 min · US 12; US 287
16

Continue on US 12; US 287

0.3 mi · 26 sec · US 12; US 287
17

Continue on US 12; US 287

30 mi · 34 min · US 12; US 287
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on US 287

2.3 mi · 2 min · US 287
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on US 287

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 287
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on US 287

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 287
Use the straight lane.
21

Continue on US 287

23 mi · 24 min · US 287
Use the straight lane.
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 90 East: Billings
23

Merge onto I 90

22 mi · 22 min · I 90
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, West Yellowstone
25

Turn left onto Amsterdam Road

0.8 mi · 57 sec · Amsterdam Road
26

Turn left onto MT 85

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Jackrabbit Lane
27

Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Madison Avenue
28

Turn slight left onto South Broadway

0.3 mi · 54 sec · South Broadway
29

Turn right onto MT 205

83 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street
30

Arrive at destination

MT 205

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 145.2 miles from Havre, MT, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.3 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 64 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 145.2 miles or 2h 39m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 17m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Havre, 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 Havre, MT

This is one driving day of about 290.5 miles and 5h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 107.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown East Helena, MT, MT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Helena, MT

145 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

Fort Benton, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Helena, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 145.2 miles from Havre, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.3 miles.

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

Ma's Loma Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Loma, Montana

Early in the drive, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 62.2

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+14067394400

Visit website

MacKenzie River Pizza Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Belgrade, Montana

0.8 mi

Copper Horse Restaurant - Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Belgrade, Montana

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Revamped Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Belgrade, Montana

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 290.5

Hours: 6 am–3:30 pm

+14069200386

Visit website

Coffee Hound

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Havre, Montana

0.3 mi

Galaxy Roasting

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

East Helena, Montana

0.6 mi

Ma's Loma Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 62.2

Loma, Montana

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+14067394400

Visit website

MacKenzie River Pizza Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 290.5

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14063880016

Visit website

Copper Horse Restaurant - Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 290.5

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+14063168129

Visit website

Three Forks Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 269.7

Three Forks, Montana

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+14062854843

Visit website

The Hardware Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 207.5

Montana City, Montana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14064220109

Visit website

Overland Express Restaurant and Lounge

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 207.5

Helena, Montana

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14064492635

Visit website

Melaque Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 207.5

Helena, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14064221695

Visit website

Gallatin River Lodge and Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 290.5

Bozeman, Montana

+14063880148

Visit website

Revamped Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 290.5

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 6 am–3:30 pm

+14069200386

Visit website

Coffee Hound

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Havre, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+14062658105

Galaxy Roasting

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 207.5

East Helena, Montana

Hours: 7 am–1:30 pm

+14064312630

Visit website

Reel Coffee Co

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 290.5

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Bourbon Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 290.5

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 5:30 am–1 pm

Wildflower Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 290.5

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

Mountain Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 207.5

Montana City, Montana

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+14064222985

The Driftwood

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 207.5

Helena, Montana

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 290.5

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 290.5

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14063887684

Dearborn Rest Area

0 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Three Forks Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Havre Beneath the Streets

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Havre, Montana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14062658888

Visit website

H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Havre, Montana

Hours: 1–5 pm

+14062654000

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 265.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | 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
115.1 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Turn sharp left

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
202.8 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in | US 287

Take the exit onto US 287 toward US 12 South, US 287 South: Townsend, Capitol Area

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 192 Toward US 12 South, US 287 South: Townsend, Cap...
6
265.8 mi into trip | ~4h 47m in

Take the exit toward I 90 East: Billings

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 90 East: Billings

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.03 one way

$92.07 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $48.25 $96.51
premium $4.53 $51.82 $103.64
diesel $5.61 $64.14 $128.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Great Falls Hampton Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Great Falls, MT

Tesla

8 DCFC

Super1 Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Helena, MT

Tesla

8 DCFC

Town Pump Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger

Belgrade, MT

Tesla

8 DCFC

Target T1282 (Helena, MT)

Helena, MT

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Great Falls Subaru

Great Falls, MT

EV Connect

2 DCFC

Tilleman Motors

Havre, MT

EVGATEWAY

1 DCFC

L146 DC1

Helena, MT

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

L146 DC 2

Helena, MT

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

Tesla: 3 ChargePoint Network: 2 EVGATEWAY: 1 EV Connect: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 87.1 1 $30.50 $13.94
Efficient EV 72.6 0 $25.42 $11.62
EV Truck/SUV 116.2 1 $40.67 $18.59

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 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

Havre, MT

Afternoon in Havre on Saturday

Local time

12:38 PM

MDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Belgrade, MT

Afternoon in Belgrade on Saturday

Local time

12:38 PM

MDT

Current temp

66°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

1 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

5h 13m on the road

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

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

What kind of drive is this?

290.5 mi in 5h 13m, mostly highway — 107.3 mi of that is on US 87.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.3 mi on US 87.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 87 and First Special Service Force Memorial Highway. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 2 / 1st Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 290.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.5 miles (US 2 / 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (US 87): Lane positioning matters here; at 115.1 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

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 Havre, MT to Belgrade, MT, road signs begin pointing toward Capitol Area along the way.

Capitol Area

202.8 mi in | ~3h 34m | via US 287

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 13m. Total distance: 290.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 107.3 miles on US 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Belgrade, MT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through MT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

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 115.1 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Belgrade, MT before the return drive.

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.

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