Origin
Havre, MT
Afternoon in Havre on Thursday
Local time
4:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Havre, MT to Ennis, MT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 39m
Distance
311.7 mi
502 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
15 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 26m
★
6 AM
5h 39m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 49m
12 PM
5h 46m
3 PM
5h 50m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Havre, MT
Shashank Brahmavar
Ennis, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Havre, MT to Ennis, MT covers 311.7 miles and takes about 5h 39m 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 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.3 miles on US 87. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.39 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
155.9 miles from Havre, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 39m. Total distance: 311.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 39m highway drive covering 311.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 87 and First Special Service Force Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 107.3 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 23 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 107.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 87 and First Special Service Force Memorial Highway. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 39m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~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
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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...
5
311.6 mi into trip
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~5h 39m in
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US 287
At end of road, turn left onto US 287
Navigation decision point
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 Ennis, MT, road signs begin pointing toward Capitol Area along the way.
Capitol Area
202.8 mi in
|
~3h 34m
|
via US 287
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 87 | 107.3 mi | 1h 58m |
| First Special Service Force Memorial Highway | 87.5 mi | 1h 24m |
| US 287 | 73.8 mi | 1h 22m |
| US 12 | 34.1 mi | 40m |
| 1st Street | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| 3rd Street Northwest | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue West | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Avenue | 1 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 Ennis, 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
68 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
US 287
Use the straight lane.
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 287
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 287
23
Arrive at destination
US 287
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 155.9 miles from Havre, MT, or about 2h 49m 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 69 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.9 miles or 2h 49m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ennis, 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 311.7 miles and 5h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.9 mi from Havre, MT · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.9 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 107.3 miles.
Arriving in Ennis, MT
The final approach into Ennis, 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 Ennis, 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
$49.39 one way
$98.79 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $51.77 | $103.55 |
| premium | $4.53 | $55.60 | $111.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.82 | $137.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Helena, Montana
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Great Falls, Montana
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Helena, Montana
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Great Falls, Montana
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Helena, Montana
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Great Falls, Montana
Blink
1 DCFC
SynergEV Charging Station
Ennis, Montana
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Helena, Montana
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 5
Tesla Destination: 2
Tesla: 2
Blink: 2
Other: 2
Electrify America: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.73 | $14.96 |
| Efficient EV | 77.9 | 0 | $27.27 | $12.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.7 | 1 | $43.64 | $19.95 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Destination
Ennis, MT
Afternoon in Ennis on Thursday
Local time
4:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°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
26 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 39m 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 Ennis, MT covers 311.7 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 87, First Special Service Force Memorial Highway, US 287. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.9 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 $49.39 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 5h 39m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Havre, MT to Ennis, MT, road signs begin pointing toward Capitol Area along the way.
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