Origin
Havre, MT
Morning in Havre on Saturday
Local time
10:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Havre, MT to Deer Lodge, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 41m
Distance
257.5 mi
414 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 28m
★
6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 9m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Havre, MT
Shashank Brahmavar
Deer Lodge, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Havre, MT to Deer Lodge, MT covers 257.5 miles and takes about 4h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Street, 2nd Avenue, 1st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.80 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
128.7 miles from Havre, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 257.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 41m drive with frequent turns across 257.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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.
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 4h 41m 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 Deer Lodge, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street | — | — |
| 2nd Avenue | — | — |
| 1st Street | — | — |
| 15th Street Northeast | — | — |
| Old Havre Highway | — | — |
| Smelter Avenue Northeast | — | — |
| 3rd Street Northwest | — | — |
| Central Avenue West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Havre, MT and Deer Lodge, 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 left onto 1st Street
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Street
5
Turn left
107 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
6
Continue on 15th Street Northeast
299 ft
·
6 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
·
43 sec
·
Smelter Avenue Northeast
9
Turn straight onto 3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street Northwest
10
Turn right onto Central Avenue West
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue West
11
Turn sharp left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
12
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
86 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Custer Avenue
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Custer Avenue
14
Turn right onto East Custer Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Custer Avenue
15
Continue on West Custer Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Custer Avenue
16
Turn left onto Henderson Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Henderson Street
17
Turn right onto Brady Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Brady Street
18
Continue on Joslyn Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Joslyn Street
19
Turn right onto Euclid Avenue
41 mi
·
46 min
·
Euclid Avenue
20
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
21
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
22
Take the ramp straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
23
Merge slight left
8.2 mi
·
7 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Deer Lodge
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 90 Business: Deer Lodge
25
Turn right
1.5 mi
·
2 min
26
Turn left onto Saint Mary's Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Mary's Avenue
27
Arrive at your destination
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 128.7 miles from Havre, MT, or about 2h 20m 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 57 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.7 miles or 2h 20m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deer Lodge, 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.
+
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 257.5 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 128.7 mi from Havre, MT · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128.7 miles from Havre, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Deer Lodge, MT
The final approach into Deer Lodge, 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 Deer Lodge, 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
$40.80 one way
$81.61 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $42.77 | $85.54 |
| premium | $4.53 | $45.93 | $91.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.85 | $113.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.3 | 0 | $27.04 | $12.36 |
| Efficient EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.53 | $10.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103 | 1 | $36.05 | $16.48 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 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
Deer Lodge, MT
Morning in Deer Lodge on Saturday
Local time
10:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°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
5 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 41m 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 Deer Lodge, MT covers 257.5 miles and takes about 4h 41m 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 128.7 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 $40.80 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 41m 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 Deer Lodge, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Havre, MT to Deer Lodge, 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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