Trip from Havre, MT to Warm Springs, MT

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

Drive Time

4h 53m

Distance

272.4 mi

438 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 40m ★

6 AM

4h 54m

8 AM

5h 21m

10 AM

5h 3m

12 PM

5h 0m

3 PM

5h 5m

5 PM

5h 19m

8 PM

4h 46m

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

Shashank Brahmavar

unincorporated community in Deer Lodge County, Montana, United States

Warm Springs, MT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Havre, MT to Warm Springs, MT covers 272.4 miles and takes about 4h 53m 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, Euclid Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.3 miles on US 87. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.17 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

136.2 miles from Havre, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 272.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Havre, MT to Warm Springs, MT covers 272.4 miles and takes about 4h 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

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 107.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 4h 53m drive. You will face about 18 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 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.

3.6 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 87

Turn left onto US 87

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

115.1 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Turn sharp left

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

200.8 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in

Take the exit toward Custer Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 194 Toward Custer Avenue

204.3 mi into trip | ~3h 40m in | US 12 / Euclid Avenue

Turn right onto US 12 / Euclid Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 87	107.3 mi	1h 58m
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway	85.5 mi	1h 22m
Euclid Avenue	41.5 mi	46m
I 90	24.7 mi	23m
1st Street	3.1 mi	3m
West Custer Avenue	1.6 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 Warm Springs, MT.

Start on Montana Avenue

161 ft · 11 sec · Montana Avenue

Turn left onto 5th Street

0.1 mi · 39 sec · 5th Street

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · 2nd Avenue

Turn left onto US 2

3.1 mi · 3 min · 1st Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 87

107 mi · 1 hr 58 min · US 87

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 87

297 ft · 5 sec · 15th Street Northeast

Turn right onto Old Havre Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Old Havre Highway

Turn right onto Smelter Avenue Northeast

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast

Turn straight onto 3rd Street Northwest

1.4 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street Northwest

Turn right onto I 15 Business

1.3 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West

Turn sharp left

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto I 15; US 89; MT 200

86 mi · 1 hr 22 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Exit 194 Toward Custer Avenue

Turn right onto CR 430

0.3 mi · 42 sec · East Custer Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on West Custer Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · West Custer Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Henderson Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Henderson Street

Turn right onto Brady Street

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Brady Street

Continue on Joslyn Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Joslyn Street

Turn right onto US 12

41 mi · 46 min · Euclid Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left

0.5 mi · 42 sec

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 13 sec · this road

Take the ramp

0.9 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 90

25 mi · 23 min · I 90

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Toward Warm Springs, Anaconda

Turn right onto MT 48

83 ft · 1 sec · Gas City Road

Arrive at destination

MT 48

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 136.2 miles from Havre, MT, or about 2h 30m 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 60 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 136.2 miles or 2h 30m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warm Springs, 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 272.4 miles and 4h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 136.2 mi from Havre, MT · 2h 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Helena, MT

136 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Helena, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 136.2 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.

Arriving in Warm Springs, MT

The final approach into Warm Springs, 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 Warm Springs, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Electric City Coffee, Coffee House and Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great Falls, Montana

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.7

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14064524529

Visit website

Coffee To Go-Drive Thru

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great Falls, Montana

2.1 mi

Wheat Montana Great Falls

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Great Falls, Montana

2.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Coffee Hound

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Havre, Montana

Near the start, right off the route

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

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+14062658105

Coffee Republic

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great Falls, Montana

0.8 mi

Karma Coffee Brewing Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great Falls, Montana

1.4 mi

Electric City Coffee, Coffee House and Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.7

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14064524529

Visit website

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 252.9

Deer Lodge, Montana

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+14068464035

Brian's Top Notch Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 116.7

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14067274255

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

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

Duck Pond | Gibson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 116.7

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 6 am–9:30 pm

+14067711265

Visit website

Bloom and Bean

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 116.7

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+14063151609

Visit website

Haute Hive

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 116.7

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14069524663

Visit website

Escape the Falls Escape Rooms

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 116.7

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 1–8:30 pm

+14062858410

Visit website

Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 252.9

Deer Lodge, Montana

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+14068462070

Visit website

In Cahoots for Tea

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 116.7

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+14064522225

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.17 one way

$86.33 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$45.25	$90.49
premium	$4.53	$48.59	$97.18
diesel	$5.61	$60.14	$120.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	81.7	1	$28.60	$13.08
Efficient EV	68.1	0	$23.83	$10.90
EV Truck/SUV	109	1	$38.14	$17.43

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Havre, MT

Late night in Havre on Saturday

Local time

12:01 AM

MDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warm Springs, MT

Late night in Warm Springs on Saturday

Local time

12:01 AM

MDT

Current temp

40°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

27 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

4h 53m 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 Warm Springs, MT covers 272.4 miles and takes about 4h 53m 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, Euclid Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 136.2 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 $43.17 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 53m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Havre, MT to Warm Springs, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Warm Springs, MT

Nearby Places

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Coffee Hound

Electric City Coffee, Coffee House and Bakery

Coffee To Go-Drive Thru

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Sesame Wok

Brian's Top Notch Cafe

Coffee Hound

Coffee Republic

Karma Coffee Brewing Company

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Great Harvest Bread Co.

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Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Destination Charger

Blink Charging Station

TurnOnGreen Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Havre Beneath the Streets

H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum

Duck Pond | Gibson Park

Bloom and Bean

Haute Hive

Escape the Falls Escape Rooms

Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

In Cahoots for Tea

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Havre, MT

Warm Springs, MT

Same local time

27 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 53m on the road

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