How far is Missoula, MT from Helena, MT?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Missoula and Helena is 94.71 miles (152.41 km).

Flight distance from Missoula, MT to Helena, MT is 94.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Missoula to Helena with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Missoula, Montana to Helena, Montana is: 112.99 miles (181.84 km) by car.

Driving from Missoula to Helena will take approximately 01 hours 44 minutes.

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#1 Missoula

The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana. It is located on the Clark Fork River in western Montana. Missoula is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites

Population 76848
GPS Coordinates 46°52'20"N 113°59'38"W
Latitude 46.8721500
Longitude -113.9940000
Altitude 978
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Missoula and Helena

The distance between Missoula and Helena is 182 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 01 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 Missoula and Helena. The current time is 04:48:07.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 52 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 24 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.09 liters (3.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Missoula and Helena.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Missoula to Helena is $15.37 (diesel $19.08).

Montana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.86 $4.15 $4.45 $4.79
Total $15.37 $16.54 $17.72 $19.08

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 November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Missoula and Helena (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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