Great Falls, MT Road Trips

Sitting in the Mountain West, Great Falls, MT is a local road trip base with 24 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 41-mile quick runs to 350-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Great Falls, MT spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

24

Longest Drive

350.2 mi

West Glendive, MT

Quickest Drive

46m

Fort Benton, MT

Plan Around Great Falls, MT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Great Falls, MT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

West Glendive, MT to Great Falls, MT 348.5 mi · 6h 27m Libby, MT to Great Falls, MT 312.5 mi · 6h 2m Absarokee, MT to Great Falls, MT 227.8 mi · 4h 31m Lockwood, MT to Great Falls, MT 223.7 mi · 4h 15m

Continue From Great Falls, MT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Great Falls, MT to West Glendive, MT 350.2 mi · 6h 27m Great Falls, MT to Glasgow, MT 271.8 mi · 5h 8m Great Falls, MT to Absarokee, MT 227.8 mi · 4h 28m Great Falls, MT to Billings, MT 218.7 mi · 3h 53m

Trips from Great Falls, MT

Great Falls, MT to West Glendive, MT

350.2 mi 6h 27m

Great Falls, MT to Glasgow, MT

271.8 mi 5h 8m

Great Falls, MT to Absarokee, MT

227.8 mi 4h 28m

Great Falls, MT to Billings, MT

218.7 mi 3h 53m

Great Falls, MT to Orchard Homes, MT

169.6 mi 3h 16m

Great Falls, MT to Missoula, MT

167.5 mi 2h 55m

Great Falls, MT to Browning, MT

124.3 mi 2h 23m

Great Falls, MT to South Browning, MT

123.9 mi 2h 22m

Great Falls, MT to Cut Bank, MT

106.8 mi 1h 48m

Great Falls, MT to Choteau, MT

52.8 mi 1h

Great Falls, MT to Fort Benton, MT

40.8 mi 49m

Driving from Great Falls, MT

On average, trips departing from Great Falls, MT run 169 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 8m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 350 miles (6h 27m), while the shortest is just 41 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Great Falls, MT are West Glendive, MT (350.2 mi, 6h 27m), Glasgow, MT (271.8 mi, 5h 8m), Absarokee, MT (227.8 mi, 4h 28m), Billings, MT (218.7 mi, 3h 53m), and Orchard Homes, MT (169.6 mi, 3h 16m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 169-mile drive from Great Falls, MT, expect to burn about 6.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving Great Falls, MT and 13 routes heading into Great Falls, MT, covering 24 total connections. Distances range from 41 to 350 miles.

The longest mapped route from Great Falls, MT covers 350 miles and takes approximately 6h 27m. Shorter options start at just 41 miles.

The average route from Great Falls, MT runs about 169 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Great Falls, MT include West Glendive, MT, Glasgow, MT, Absarokee, MT and Billings, MT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.