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Trip from Ennis, MT to Harrison, MT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

26.6 mi

43 km

Drive Score

4/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Madison County, Montana, United States

Ennis, MT

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Downtown Harrison, MT, MT

Harrison, MT

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 26.6-mile drive from Ennis, MT, to Harrison, MT, will take you about 31 minutes to complete. Since it's a short trip entirely on highways, it's perfect as a single-day excursion. You can expect to spend around $4 on fuel for this journey. Both your starting and ending points are in the Mountain West region, so you'll experience consistent scenery throughout. This route is ideal for those looking for a quick, uncomplicated transfer between two points within Montana.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 287 26.6 mi 31m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 287 — 26.6 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ennis, MT and Harrison, MT.

1

Start on US 287

138 ft · 4 sec · Main Street
2

Turn straight onto US 287

448 ft · 15 sec · US 287
3

Continue on US 287

26 mi · 30 min · US 287
4

Arrive at destination

US 287

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.15 one way

$8.29 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.17 $4.37 $8.74
premium $4.47 $4.69 $9.37
diesel $4.80 $5.02 $10.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8 0 $2.79 $1.28
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.33 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.72 $1.70

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 11, 2026

Origin

Ennis, MT

Morning in Ennis on Sunday

Local time

9:05 AM

MDT

Current temp

99°F

Sunny

SSW 18 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 11 at 2:38PM MDT until July 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 11 at 12:05PM MDT until July 13 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

Destination

Harrison, MT

Morning in Harrison on Sunday

Local time

9:05 AM

MDT

Current temp

98°F

Sunny

SW 13 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 11 at 2:38PM MDT until July 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 11 at 12:05PM MDT until July 13 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

31m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 100% highway-focused drive, meaning you'll be on well-maintained roads for the entire 26.6 miles. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a break is that full 26.6 miles on US 287. Expect a smooth, direct experience as you navigate this route. The road is unlikely to present significant challenges or dramatic changes, offering a predictable and efficient journey from start to finish.

100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.6 mi on US 287.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 287 and Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ennis, MT to Harrison, MT is easy. At 31m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ennis, MT to Harrison, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

5,625 ft 4,864 ft

Total Climb

966 ft

Total Descent

998 ft

Highest Point

5,625 ft

~11.4 mi in

Elevation Range

761 ft

Notable High Points

4,933 ft at ~3.8 miles +16 ft prominence
5,625 ft at ~11.4 miles +320 ft prominence
5,042 ft at ~20.9 miles +57 ft prominence
4,964 ft at ~24.7 miles +50 ft prominence

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Nacho Mama's

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Ennis, MT

Cuisine: mexican

Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-16:00

Visit website

Ennis Pharmacy

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Fully Loaded Tacos

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Ennis, MT

Cuisine: mexican;burger;tacos

Hours: Mo,We,Fr 11:00-19:00

Visit website

Gravel Bar

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Banditos

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Cuisine: mexican

Red Bear Inn

Hotel

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Ennis, MT

Visit website

El Western

Motel

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Rainbow Valley Lodge

Motel

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Ennis, MT

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Arriving in Harrison, MT

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.6 miles on US 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through MT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ennis, MT to Harrison, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harrison, MT before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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