How far is Whitefish, MT from Helena, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Whitefish and Helena is 165.29 miles (266.01 km).
Flight distance from Whitefish, MT to Helena, MT is 165.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Whitefish to Helena with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Whitefish, Montana to Helena, Montana is: 209.4 miles (336.99 km) by car.
Driving from Whitefish to Helena will take approximately 03 hours 46 minutes.
#1 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8713 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 48°24'40"N 114°20'15"W |
| Latitude | 48.4110800 |
| Longitude | -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| 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 Whitefish and Helena
The distance between Whitefish and Helena is 337 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 44 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 Whitefish and Helena. The current time is 19:52:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.97 liters (7.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Whitefish and Helena.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Whitefish to Helena is $28.48 (diesel $35.36).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $28.48 | $30.66 | $32.84 | $35.36 |
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 Whitefish and Helena (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
