Where is Montana City, Montana, USA?

Written and fact-checked by | Reviewed by WhereIG Editorial Team | Last updated: August 14, 2026, 18:45 ET

Where is Montana City Located? - Montana City is a city located in the Jefferson County of Montana, United States. Montana City lies between 42.8520151 Degrees North latitudes and 106.3853416 Degrees West longitudes.

Location Map of Montana City, Montana

Where is Montana City, Montana

Montana City Map, Montana, USA

Where is Montana City?: The Google Map showing the location of Montana City in the U.S. state of Montana.

Where is Montana City Located?

Montana City is a city located in the Jefferson County of Montana, United States. Montana City lies between 42.8520151 Degrees North latitudes and 106.3853416 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Montana City city is 2918 people and the city has a total area of 34.1 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

Most Viewed US Maps

USA Sttae MapUSA Region MapUSA Road Map
USA County MapWhere is USA in World Map?US ZIP Code Map
USA Time Zones MapUS State and Capitals MapUSA Physical Map
Looking for a U.S. City?
Find 3,000+ U.S. Cities by State - Explore Their Locations and Get Detailed Information

Montana City, Montana Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityMontana City (Census-Designated Place)
CountyJefferson County
StateMontana
State CapitalHelena
US RegionMountain West
Latitude46.5380° N
Longitude111.9150° W
Elevation4,068 ft (1,240 m)
Land Area8.92 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area8.92 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)3,102
Population DensityApproximately 348 per sq mi
ZIP Codes59634
Area Code406
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7)
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code30-51662
Congressional DistrictMontana's 1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Montana City

CategoryInformation
Airport NameHelena Regional Airport
IATA CodeHLN
PortNot applicable
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 287, Interstate 15, Interstate 90 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station is in Shelby; regional access through Helena
Local Bus/Transit ServiceHelena Area Transit Service (nearby)
  • U.S. Highway 287 – Major north–south route connecting Montana City with Helena and Townsend.
  • Interstate 15 – Regional interstate connecting the area with Butte, Great Falls, and Idaho.
  • Interstate 90 – Nearby east–west corridor linking western Montana with Wyoming and Idaho.
  • Elkhorn Road – Local route providing access to residential areas and nearby recreation sites.

Top Places to Visit in Montana City, Montana

Landmark NameType
Gates of the Mountains WildernessNatural Attraction
Helena National ForestNational Forest
Mount HelenaMountain Recreation Area
Last Chance GulchHistoric District
Spring Meadow Lake State ParkState Park
Cathedral of Saint HelenaHistoric Landmark
Montana Historical Society MuseumMuseum
Reeder's AlleyHistoric Site
Holter LakeLake Recreation Area
Hauser LakeLake Recreation Area

Driving Distances from Montana City, Montana to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
HelenaMontana815 minutes
TownsendMontana2835 minutes
ButteMontana721 hour 15 minutes
BozemanMontana941 hour 40 minutes
Great FallsMontana951 hour 45 minutes
MissoulaMontana1202 hours
BillingsMontana2203 hours 20 minutes
Idaho FallsIdaho2303 hours 40 minutes
SpokaneWashington3906 hours
Salt Lake CityUtah4306 hours 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Montana City, Montana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Helena College University of MontanaPublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education
Carroll CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts and health sciences
University of MontanaPublicUniversityResearch and higher education
Montana State UniversityPublicUniversityAgriculture, engineering, and research
Montana State University Helena College ProgramsPublicCollege ProgramsWorkforce and technical studies

Waterbodies in Montana City, Montana

Prickly Pear Creek, Missouri River, Holter Lake, Hauser Lake, Canyon Ferry Lake, Tenmile Creek, Lake Helena, Spring Meadow Lake.

Stadiums in Montana City

Nelson Stadium, Vigilante Stadium, Carroll College Nelson Stadium, Helena Ice Arena, Kindrick Legion Field.

Montana City, Montana — Key Historical Facts

  • Montana City developed as a residential community near Helena and the historic mining areas of southwestern Montana.
  • The area grew during the late nineteenth century as nearby gold mining activities helped establish Helena as a regional economic center.
  • Montana City has long served as a gateway between the Helena Valley and the surrounding mountain recreation areas.
  • The community's location near major transportation routes has supported residential growth and access to regional employment centers.
  • Today, Montana City is known for its scenic mountain setting, outdoor recreation opportunities, and close connection to Helena.

References

Other Montana Maps & Info

Montana MapMontana County MapMap of Montana With Cities
Montana ZipcodesAirports in MontanaWhere is Montana
Montana Area CodesMontana Blank MapMontana River Map
Montana Physical MapMontana Road MapUS States and Capitals Map