Origin
Warm Springs, MT
Afternoon in Warm Springs on Thursday
Local time
1:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warm Springs, MT to Havre, MT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
272.7 mi
439 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
★
6 AM
4h 53m
8 AM
5h 20m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 4m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warm Springs, MT
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Havre, MT
Shashank Brahmavar
Trip Overview
The drive from Warm Springs, MT to Havre, MT covers 272.7 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 15th Street Northeast, First Special Service Force Memorial Highway, US 12 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.3 miles on 15th Street Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.21 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
136.4 miles from Warm Springs, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 272.7 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 (26%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 53m drive with frequent turns across 272.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
15th Street Northeast is the longest continuous segment at about 107.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 25.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 272.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles (US 12): Lane positioning matters here; at 68.7 miles (Henderson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 12
At end of road, turn right onto US 12
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
68.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Henderson Street
Turn left onto Henderson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
69.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
West Custer Avenue
Turn right onto West Custer Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
71.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Turn left toward I 15 North, US 287: Great Falls
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 15 North, US 287: Great Falls
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 Warm Springs, MT to Havre, MT, road signs begin pointing toward Garrison along the way.
Garrison
25.4 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 15th Street Northeast | 107.3 mi | 1h 58m |
| First Special Service Force Memorial Highway | 85.6 mi | 1h 22m |
| US 12 | 42 mi | 47m |
| I 90 | 25 mi | 23m |
| US 2 | 3 mi | 3m |
| West Custer Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 3rd Street Northwest | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue West | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
15th Street Northeast
— 107.3 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warm Springs, MT and Havre, MT.
1
Start on MT 48
512 ft
·
12 sec
·
Gas City Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
3
Merge onto I 90
25 mi
·
23 min
·
I 90
4
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 12
42 mi
·
47 min
·
US 12
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Henderson Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Henderson Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto West Custer Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Custer Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CR 430
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Custer Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 15 North, US 287: Great Falls
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 15; US 287
86 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
12
Keep slight right at fork
229 ft
·
5 sec
13
Merge onto I 15 Business
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue West
14
Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street Northwest
15
Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Smelter Avenue Northeast
16
Turn left onto Old Havre Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Havre Highway
17
Turn left onto US 87
107 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
·
15th Street Northeast
18
Turn right onto US 2
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 2
19
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue
20
Turn right onto 5th Street
421 ft
·
20 sec
·
5th Street
21
Turn right onto Montana Avenue
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Montana Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Montana Avenue
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 136.4 miles from Warm Springs, MT, or about 2h 23m 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 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.4 miles or 2h 23m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Havre, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Warm Springs, 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 Warm Springs, MT
This is one driving day of about 272.7 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Warm Springs, 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 15th Street Northeast for about 107.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.4 mi from Warm Springs, MT · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.4 miles from Warm Springs, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before 15th Street Northeast if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.3 miles.
Arriving in Havre, MT
The final approach into Havre, 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 Havre, 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
$43.21 one way
$86.43 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $45.30 | $90.59 |
| premium | $4.53 | $48.65 | $97.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.21 | $120.42 |
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: 95.4 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 | 81.8 | 1 | $28.63 | $13.09 |
| Efficient EV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.86 | $10.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.1 | 1 | $38.18 | $17.45 |
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.
Destination
Havre, MT
Afternoon in Havre on Thursday
Local time
1:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°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 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 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 Warm Springs, MT to Havre, MT covers 272.7 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 15th Street Northeast, First Special Service Force Memorial Highway, US 12. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.4 miles from Warm Springs, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.21 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 272.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles (US 12): Lane positioning matters here; at 68.7 miles (Henderson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Warm Springs, MT to Havre, MT, road signs begin pointing toward Garrison along the way.
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