How far is Forsyth, MT from Helena, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forsyth and Helena is 256.12 miles (412.18 km).
Flight distance from Forsyth, MT to Helena, MT is 256.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Forsyth to Helena with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forsyth, Montana to Helena, Montana is: 333.7 miles (537.03 km) by car.
Driving from Forsyth to Helena will take approximately 05 hours 20 minutes.
#1 Forsyth
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
| Population | 1752 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°15'59"N 106°40'40"W |
| Latitude | 46.2663800 |
| Longitude | -106.6778100 |
| Altitude | 768 |
| 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 Forsyth and Helena
The distance between Forsyth and Helena is 537 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 58 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 Forsyth and Helena. The current time is 00:53:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.57 liters (11.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forsyth and Helena.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forsyth to Helena is $45.39 (diesel $56.34).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $45.39 | $48.86 | $52.34 | $56.34 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forsyth and Helena (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
