Trip from Clancy, MT to Great Falls, MT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

99.6 mi

160 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 32m ★

6 AM

1h 39m

8 AM

1h 54m

10 AM

1h 45m

12 PM

1h 43m

3 PM

1h 45m

5 PM

1h 54m

8 PM

1h 35m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Clancy, MT to Great Falls, MT covers 99.6 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 15, Country Club Boulevard, 10th Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96 miles on I 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

49.8 miles from Clancy, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 99.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 99.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 15 and Country Club Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 96 miles on I 15.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 96 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 15 and Country Club Boulevard. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Clancy Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Clancy, MT to Great Falls, MT is easy. At 1h 39m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Clancy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Clancy Street

Turn left onto East Clancy Street

Navigation decision point

4

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5

0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 15

Merge onto I 15

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

96.7 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | I 15 BUS

Take the exit onto I 15 BUS toward I 15 Business, US 89 South, MT 200 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 15 Business, US 89 South, MT 200 East

3

99.1 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | 4th Street South

Turn left onto 4th Street South

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 15	96 mi	1h 32m
Country Club Boulevard	1.4 mi	1m
10th Avenue South	0.7 mi	<1m
4th Street South	0.4 mi	1m
I 15 BUS	0.4 mi	<1m
Railroad Way	0.4 mi	<1m
East Clancy Street	0.1 mi	<1m
North Main Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 15 — 96 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clancy, MT and Great Falls, MT.

1

Start on North Main Street

149 ft · 10 sec · North Main Street

2

Turn left onto East Clancy Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Clancy Street

3

Continue on Railroad Way

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Railroad Way

4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

5

Merge onto I 15

96 mi · 1 hr 32 min · I 15

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Take the exit onto I 15 BUS

0.4 mi · 49 sec · I 15 BUS

Toward I 15 Business, US 89 South, MT 200 East

7

Continue on I 15 Bus; US 89; MT 3; MT 200; I 315

1.4 mi · 1 min · Country Club Boulevard

8

Continue on I 15 Business; US 89; MT 3; MT 200

0.7 mi · 57 sec · 10th Avenue South

9

Turn left onto 4th Street South

0.4 mi · 1 min · 4th Street South

10

Arrive at destination

4th Street South

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 49.8 miles from Clancy, MT, or about 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.8 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Great Falls, MT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Clancy, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Clancy, MT

This is one driving day of about 99.6 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Clancy, MT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 15 for about 96 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.8 mi from Clancy, MT · 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cascade, MT

50 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Helena, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cascade, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.8 miles from Clancy, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 15 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96 miles.

Arriving in Great Falls, MT

The final approach into Great Falls, MT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Electric City Coffee, Coffee House and Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great Falls, Montana

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.6

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14064524529

Visit website

Paniolo Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great Falls, Montana

0.4 mi

Luna Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great Falls, Montana

0.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Crooked Tree Coffee Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great Falls, Montana

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 99.6

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14063151221

Visit website

Great Harvest Bread Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great Falls, Montana

0.5 mi

honey hippo. Play Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great Falls, Montana

0.4 mi

Electric City Coffee, Coffee House and Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.6

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14064524529

Visit website

Paniolo Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.6

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+14063152565

Visit website

Luna Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 99.6

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14066040101

Visit website

Wheat Montana Great Falls

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.6

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14067717456

Visit website

Brian's Top Notch Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.6

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14067274255

Visit website

Double Barrel Coffee House Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.6

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+14063152463

Visit website

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 7.1

Montana City, Montana

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+14064222985

City Brew Coffee

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 99.6

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+14063152997

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 99.6

Great Falls, Montana

+14069524444

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 14.2

Helena, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 14.2

Helena, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 99.6

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Regular Gas

$15.78 one way

$31.57 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$16.54	$33.09
premium	$4.53	$17.77	$35.53
diesel	$5.61	$21.99	$43.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.9	$10.46	$4.78
Efficient EV	24.9	$8.71	$3.98
EV Truck/SUV	39.8	$13.94	$6.37

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Clancy, MT

Morning in Clancy on Saturday

Local time

8:51 AM

MDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Great Falls, MT

Morning in Great Falls on Saturday

Local time

8:51 AM

MDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

32°F

Cascade, MT

50 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

26 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

1h 39m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Clancy, MT to Great Falls, MT covers 99.6 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 15, Country Club Boulevard, 10th Avenue South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.8 miles from Clancy, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Clancy, MT to Great Falls, MT is easy. At 1h 39m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Clancy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Clancy, MT to Great Falls, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

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

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Great Falls, MT

Nearby Places

Electric City Coffee, Coffee House and Bakery

Crooked Tree Coffee Downtown

Electric City Coffee, Coffee House and Bakery

Paniolo Cafe

Luna Coffee Bar

Wheat Montana Great Falls

Brian's Top Notch Cafe

Double Barrel Coffee House Cafe

Coffee To Go-Drive Thru

Panera Bread

Crooked Tree Coffee Downtown

Great Harvest Bread Co.

honey hippo. Play Café

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City Brew Coffee

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Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

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Blink Charging Station

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TurnOnGreen Charging Station

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Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Clancy, MT

Great Falls, MT

Same local time

26 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 39m on the road

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