How far is Polson, MT from Helena, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Polson and Helena is 125.6 miles (202.13 km).
Flight distance from Polson, MT to Helena, MT is 125.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Polson to Helena with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Polson, Montana to Helena, Montana is: 182.74 miles (294.1 km) by car.
Driving from Polson to Helena will take approximately 02 hours 57 minutes.
#1 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 |
#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 Polson and Helena
The distance between Polson and Helena is 294 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 16 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 Polson and Helena. The current time is 13:13:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 39 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 26 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 24.41 liters (6.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Polson and Helena.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Polson to Helena is $24.86 (diesel $30.86).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $24.86 | $26.75 | $28.66 | $30.86 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Polson and Helena (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
