How far is Shelby, MT from Helena, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Shelby and Helena is 132.41 miles (213.09 km).
Flight distance from Shelby, MT to Helena, MT is 132.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Shelby to Helena with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Shelby, Montana to Helena, Montana is: 168.83 miles (271.71 km) by car.
Driving from Shelby to Helena will take approximately 02 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Shelby
City in and the county seat of Toole County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2995 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 48°30'19"N 111°51'25"W |
| Latitude | 48.5052600 |
| Longitude | -111.8569700 |
| Altitude | 1005 |
| 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 Shelby and Helena
The distance between Shelby and Helena is 272 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 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 Shelby and Helena. The current time is 17:24:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.55 liters (5.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shelby and Helena.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shelby to Helena is $22.97 (diesel $28.51).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $22.97 | $24.72 | $26.48 | $28.51 |
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 Shelby and Helena (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
