Origin
Havre, MT
Evening in Havre on Sunday
Local time
8:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Havre, MT to Billings, MT
Drive Time
4h 29m
Distance
248.8 mi
400 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 16m
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6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 36m
3 PM
4h 40m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Havre, MT
Shashank Brahmavar
Billings, MT
John De Leon
Trip Overview
Connecting Havre to Billings, this 248.8-mile journey through the Mountain West takes approximately 4 hours and 29 minutes of drive time. Because the route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, it works best as a focused one-day trip. You should budget roughly $34 for fuel to complete the trek between these two Montana cities. While the drive is manageable in a single stint, the local road navigation requires your full attention compared to a standard highway cruise. It is a straightforward trip for those comfortable with navigating smaller arterial roads rather than major transit corridors.
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
124.4 miles from Havre, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a departure from the typical interstate experience, as this route relies entirely on local roads like 5th Street, 2nd Avenue, and 1st Street. With a highway share of 0%, you won't encounter long stretches of high-speed travel; in fact, the longest uninterrupted stretch on 5th Street is 0 miles. This creates a technical, turn-heavy environment that demands constant engagement behind the wheel. The road's personality is defined by its local character, requiring you to navigate frequent transitions and shifts in direction. You will find that the lack of major highway mileage makes the journey feel more deliberate and localized than a typical cross-country cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Havre, MT to Billings, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Avenue West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roundup Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 25th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Havre, MT and Billings, MT.
1
Start on Montana Avenue
161 ft
·
12 sec
·
Montana Avenue
2
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
5th Street
3
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue
4
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
5
Continue straight
45 mi
·
51 min
6
Turn right
50 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
7
Turn right
36 mi
·
53 min
8
Continue straight
21 mi
·
31 min
9
Continue straight
45 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
10
Turn right onto 1st Avenue West
44 mi
·
48 min
·
1st Avenue West
11
Continue on Roundup Road
262 ft
·
6 sec
·
Roundup Road
12
Turn right onto Main Street
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn straight onto 1st Avenue North
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue North
14
Turn left onto North 25th Street
374 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 25th Street
15
Turn left onto Montana Avenue
167 ft
·
6 sec
·
Montana Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, plan for a steady pace that accounts for the 4 hour and 29 minute duration. You should build in at least one stop to break up the drive, as the constant navigating can be more fatiguing than open-road cruising. Since you are not utilizing main highways, check your navigation frequently before departing Havre to ensure you are comfortable with the specific turns on 5th Street and 1st Street. Because fuel costs are estimated at $34, filling up your tank before leaving Havre is a smart way to ensure you have the necessary range for the entire trip. Maintaining flexibility is your biggest advantage here, allowing you to adjust your speed and stops based on the actual local traffic conditions you encounter.
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 124.4 miles from Havre, MT, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.4 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Billings, 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 248.8 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.4 mi from Havre, MT · 2h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.4 miles from Havre, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Billings, MT
The final approach into Billings, 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 Billings, MT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.43 one way
$78.85 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $41.44 | $82.89 |
| premium | $4.53 | $44.36 | $88.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.27 | $110.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.6 | 0 | $26.12 | $11.94 |
| Efficient EV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.77 | $9.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.5 | 1 | $34.83 | $15.92 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Billings, MT
Evening in Billings on Sunday
Local time
8:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
27°F
Lewistown, MT
124 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
8 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
4h 29m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Havre, MT to Billings, MT covers 248.8 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Street, 2nd Avenue, 1st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.4 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 $39.43 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Havre, MT to Billings, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Havre, MT to Billings, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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