How far is Helena, MT from Polson, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Helena and Polson is 125.6 miles (202.13 km).
Flight distance from Helena, MT to Polson, MT is 125.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Helena to Polson with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Helena, Montana to Polson, Montana is: 182.08 miles (293.03 km) by car.
Driving from Helena to Polson will take approximately 02 hours 55 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Polson
City in Lake County, Montana, United States
| Population | 5181 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°41'37"N 114°9'47"W |
| Latitude | 47.6935500 |
| Longitude | -114.1631700 |
| Altitude | 892 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Polson: Main Street (-114.163409,47.69355)
Estimated Travel Time Between Helena and Polson
The distance between Helena and Polson is 293 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 15 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 Helena and Polson. The current time is 09:33:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.32 liters (6.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Helena and Polson.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Helena to Polson is $24.77 (diesel $30.74).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $24.77 | $26.66 | $28.56 | $30.74 |
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 Helena and Polson (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
