Origin
Havre, MT
Evening in Havre on Thursday
Local time
8:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Havre, MT to Lincoln, MT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 46m
Distance
200.9 mi
323 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 34m
★
6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Havre, MT
Shashank Brahmavar
Lincoln, MT
Ramon Perucho
Trip Overview
This 200.9-mile drive from Havre, Montana, to Lincoln, Montana, is a substantial undertaking, estimated to take around 3 hours and 46 minutes. Primarily following US 87, US 89, and the First Special Service Force Memorial Highway, this trip is almost entirely on well-maintained highways, making it a solid option for a single day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $32, and with just one recommended stop, you can cover a significant distance efficiently. This route offers a focused highway experience through the Mountain West region, ideal for those looking to cover ground with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
100.4 miles from Havre, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 46m. Total distance: 200.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for 91% of this journey. You'll encounter one long stretch of 107.3 miles on US 87, providing ample opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The roads are designed for steady progress, meaning you'll be on major arteries for the bulk of the trip. While the profile is consistently highway, the progression through Montana's landscapes will likely offer changing scenery as you travel the 200.9 miles.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 US 89. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 46m 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: near the start (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 2 / 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (US 87): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
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.
4
113.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
|
I 15 Business / Central Avenue West
Turn right onto I 15 Business / Central Avenue West
Navigation decision point
4
115 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
|
I 15 Business
Take the exit onto I 15 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 87 | 107.3 mi | 1h 58m |
| US 89 | 76.3 mi | 1h 27m |
| First Special Service Force Memorial Highway | 9.4 mi | 9m |
| 1st Street | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| 3rd Street Northwest | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue West | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Old Havre Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Smelter Avenue Northeast | 0.5 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 Lincoln, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue West
11
Take the exit onto I 15 Business
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 15 Business
12
Merge onto I 15; US 89; MT 200
9.4 mi
·
9 min
·
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit onto US 89; MT 200
76 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
US 89; MT 200
Exit 290
14
Turn left onto Stemple Pass Road
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
Stemple Pass Road
15
Arrive at destination
Stemple Pass Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour, 46-minute duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day adventure. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. With only one stop suggested, you can choose a point that best suits your needs for stretching or refueling. Keep an eye on fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 107.3 miles on US 87, as services might be spaced out. This straightforward drive allows for a relatively relaxed pace, so enjoy the journey through Montana.
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 100.4 miles from Havre, MT, or about 1h 52m 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 44 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.4 miles or 1h 52m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lincoln, 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 200.9 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 100.4 mi from Havre, MT · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.4 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 Lincoln, MT
The final approach into Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, 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
$31.84 one way
$63.67 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $33.37 | $66.74 |
| premium | $4.53 | $35.84 | $71.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.36 | $88.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.09 | $9.64 |
| Efficient EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.58 | $8.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.4 | 1 | $28.13 | $12.86 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Lincoln, MT
Evening in Lincoln on Thursday
Local time
8:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Lincoln, MT covers 200.9 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 87, US 89, First Special Service Force Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.4 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 $31.84 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 46m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 2 / 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (US 87): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Havre, MT to Lincoln, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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