Origin
Great Falls, MT
Afternoon in Great Falls on Thursday
Local time
2:29 PM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Great Falls, MT to Stevensville, MT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
195 mi
314 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Great Falls, MT
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Stevensville, MT
John De Leon
Trip Overview
The drive from Great Falls, MT to Stevensville, MT covers 195 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Avenue South, 2nd Street South, 3rd Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.90 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97.5 miles from Great Falls, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 195 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 47m drive with frequent turns across 195 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Avenue South is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Great Falls, MT to Stevensville, MT is easy. At 3h 47m with 0% 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 Great Falls, MT to Stevensville, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue South | — | — |
| 2nd Street South | — | — |
| 3rd Avenue South | — | — |
| River Drive South | — | — |
| First Avenue North Bridge | — | — |
| Central Avenue West | — | — |
| First Special Service Force Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 12 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
5th Avenue South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls, MT and Stevensville, MT.
1
Start on 4th Street South
161 ft
·
9 sec
·
4th Street South
2
Turn right onto 5th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
5th Avenue South
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street South
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
2nd Street South
4
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto River Drive South
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
River Drive South
6
Turn left onto First Avenue North Bridge
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
First Avenue North Bridge
7
Continue on Central Avenue West
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue West
8
Take the exit right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
9
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.4 mi
·
9 min
·
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right
148 mi
·
2 hr 47 min
11
Keep slight right
4.5 mi
·
5 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, I 90 Business
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 12 West, I 90 Business
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street
207 ft
·
3 sec
·
Van Buren Street
14
Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
Van Buren Street
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
Van Buren Street
16
Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Van Buren Street
17
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Broadway Street
18
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Madison Street
19
Continue on Arthur Avenue
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Arthur Avenue
20
Turn right onto South 5th Street East
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
South 5th Street East
21
Turn left onto South Higgins Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Higgins Avenue
22
Turn right onto Brooks Street
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooks Street
23
Continue on Bitteroot Road
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Bitteroot Road
24
Continue on US Highway 93 South
21 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 93 South
25
Turn left onto Stevi Cutoff Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Stevi Cutoff Road
26
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
27
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 3rd Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.5 miles from Great Falls, MT, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
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 43 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.5 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stevensville, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Great Falls, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Great Falls, MT
This is one driving day of about 195 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Great Falls, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.5 mi from Great Falls, MT · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.5 miles from Great Falls, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stevensville, MT
The final approach into Stevensville, MT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Stevensville, MT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.90 one way
$61.80 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
| premium | $4.53 | $34.79 | $69.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.05 | $86.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.5 | 0 | $20.47 | $9.36 |
| Efficient EV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.06 | $7.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78 | 0 | $27.30 | $12.48 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Stevensville, MT
Afternoon in Stevensville on Thursday
Local time
2:29 PM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
32 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
3h 47m 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 Great Falls, MT to Stevensville, MT covers 195 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Avenue South, 2nd Street South, 3rd Avenue South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.5 miles from Great Falls, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Great Falls, MT to Stevensville, MT is easy. At 3h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Great Falls, MT to Stevensville, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Great Falls, MT to Stevensville, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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