Origin
Great Falls, MT
Night in Great Falls on Thursday
Local time
10:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Great Falls, MT to Wolf Point, MT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
6h 4m
Distance
320.9 mi
517 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 52m
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6 AM
6h 4m
8 AM
6h 30m
10 AM
6h 13m
12 PM
6h 11m
3 PM
6h 15m
5 PM
6h 29m
8 PM
5h 57m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Great Falls, MT to Wolf Point, MT covers 320.9 miles and takes about 6h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 2, 15th Street Northeast, 9th Street North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 210.4 miles on US 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
160.5 miles from Great Falls, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 4m. Total distance: 320.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 4m highway drive covering 320.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 2 and 15th Street Northeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 210.4 miles on US 2.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 210.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 2 and 15th Street Northeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4th Avenue South.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 5 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (4th Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 15 Business / 6th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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4th Avenue South
Turn right onto 4th Avenue South
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 15 Business / 6th Street South
Turn left onto I 15 Business / 6th Street South
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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1st Avenue North
Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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9th Street North
Turn left onto 9th Street North
Navigation decision point
4
320.7 mi into trip
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~6h 4m in
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MT 25 / 4th Avenue North
Turn right onto MT 25 / 4th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 2 | 210.4 mi | 4h |
| 15th Street Northeast | 107.3 mi | 1h 58m |
| 9th Street North | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Old Havre Highway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 10th Street Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 2
— 210.4 mi, about 4h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls, MT and Wolf Point, MT.
1
Start on 4th Street South
229 ft
·
12 sec
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4th Street South
2
Turn right onto 4th Avenue South
0.2 mi
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43 sec
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4th Avenue South
3
Turn left onto I 15 Business
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
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6th Street South
4
Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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1st Avenue North
5
Turn left onto 9th Street North
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
9th Street North
6
Continue on 10th Street Northeast
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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10th Street Northeast
7
Continue on Old Havre Highway
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
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Old Havre Highway
8
Turn left onto US 87
107 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
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15th Street Northeast
9
Turn right onto US 2
3.9 mi
·
4 min
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US 2
10
Continue on US 2
207 mi
·
3 hr 55 min
·
US 2
11
Turn right onto MT 25
365 ft
·
6 sec
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4th Avenue North
12
Continue on MT 25
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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3rd Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
MT 25
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 160.5 miles from Great Falls, MT, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 210.4 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 71 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.5 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wolf Point, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 320.9 miles and 6h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 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.
The longest stretch is on US 2 for about 210.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 160.5 mi from Great Falls, MT · 3h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 160.5 miles from Great Falls, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 210.4 miles.
Arriving in Wolf Point, MT
The final approach into Wolf Point, 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 Wolf Point, MT.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.85 one way
$101.70 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $53.30 | $106.60 |
| premium | $4.53 | $57.24 | $114.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.85 | $141.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.3 | 1 | $33.69 | $15.40 |
| Efficient EV | 80.2 | 0 | $28.08 | $12.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.4 | 1 | $44.93 | $20.54 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Wolf Point, MT
Night in Wolf Point on Thursday
Local time
10:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°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
24 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
6h 4m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Wolf Point, MT covers 320.9 miles and takes about 6h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 2, 15th Street Northeast, 9th Street North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 160.5 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 $50.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 5 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (4th Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 15 Business / 6th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
The route from Great Falls, MT to Wolf Point, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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