How far is Bigfork, MT from Helena, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bigfork and Helena is 139.35 miles (224.25 km).
Flight distance from Bigfork, MT to Helena, MT is 139.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Bigfork to Helena with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bigfork, Montana to Helena, Montana is: 175.39 miles (282.27 km) by car.
Driving from Bigfork to Helena will take approximately 02 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Bigfork
City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 4270 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 48°3'48"N 114°4'21"W |
| Latitude | 48.0632900 |
| Longitude | -114.0726100 |
| Altitude | 908 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Helena
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
| Population | 33737 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°35'34"N 112°2'10"W |
| Latitude | 46.5927100 |
| Longitude | -112.0361100 |
| Altitude | 1237 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Helena: Cruse Avenue (-112.036062,46.592722)
Estimated Travel Time Between Bigfork and Helena
The distance between Bigfork and Helena is 282 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 08 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Bigfork and Helena. The current time is 19:22:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.43 liters (6.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bigfork and Helena.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bigfork to Helena is $23.86 (diesel $29.61).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $23.86 | $25.68 | $27.51 | $29.61 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Montana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.855 (Diesel $4.785) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bigfork and Helena (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
