Trip from Great Falls, MT to Clancy, MT

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

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

99.7 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 33m ★

6 AM

1h 40m

8 AM

1h 55m

10 AM

1h 45m

12 PM

1h 44m

3 PM

1h 46m

5 PM

1h 54m

8 PM

1h 36m

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 Great Falls, MT to Clancy, MT covers 99.7 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on First Special Service Force Memorial Highway, Country Club Boulevard, 10th Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95.8 miles on First Special Service Force Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.80 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 Great Falls, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 99.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 99.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

First Special Service Force Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 95.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Avenue South.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (I 15 Business / 5th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 15 Business; US 89; MT 3; MT 200 / 10th Avenue South): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 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 | 5th Avenue South

Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

Navigation decision point

4

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 15 Business / 5th Street South

Turn right onto I 15 Business / 5th Street South

Navigation decision point

4

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 15 Business; US 89; MT 3; MT 200 / 10th Avenue South

Turn right onto I 15 Business; US 89; MT 3; MT 200 / 10th Avenue South

Navigation decision point

5

99 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward Clancy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 182 Toward Clancy

5

99.6 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | North Main Street

Turn right onto North Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway	95.8 mi	1h 32m
Country Club Boulevard	1.3 mi	2m
10th Avenue South	0.7 mi	1m
I 15 BUS	0.7 mi	1m
5th Street South	0.4 mi	<1m
Railroad Way	0.3 mi	<1m
East Clancy Street	0.1 mi	<1m
5th Avenue South	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: First Special Service Force Memorial Highway — 95.8 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 4th Street South

162 ft · 12 sec · 4th Street South

2

Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

427 ft · 20 sec · 5th Avenue South

3

Turn right onto I 15 Business

0.4 mi · 37 sec · 5th Street South

4

Turn right onto I 15 Business; US 89; MT 3; MT 200

0.7 mi · 1 min · 10th Avenue South

5

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

1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Club Boulevard

6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 BUS

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 15 BUS

7

Merge onto I 15

96 mi · 1 hr 32 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 182 Toward Clancy

9

Turn right onto Railroad Way

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Railroad Way

10

Continue on East Clancy Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · East Clancy Street

11

Turn right onto North Main Street

149 ft · 4 sec · North Main Street

12

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

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 Great Falls, MT, or about 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.8 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 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.8 miles or 51m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clancy, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Great Falls, MT

This is one driving day of about 99.7 miles and 1h 40m.

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

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

The longest stretch is on First Special Service Force Memorial Highway for about 95.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.8 mi from Great Falls, MT · 51m 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

Cascade, 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 Great Falls, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before First Special Service Force Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.8 miles.

Arriving in Clancy, MT

The final approach into Clancy, 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 start, right off the route

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

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 start, right off the route

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

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 start, right off the route

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

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14064524529

Visit website

Paniolo Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+14063152565

Visit website

Luna Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14066040101

Visit website

Wheat Montana Great Falls

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

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

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14067717456

Visit website

Brian's Top Notch Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

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

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14067274255

Visit website

Double Barrel Coffee House Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+14063152463

Visit website

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 92.6

Montana City, Montana

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+14064222985

City Brew Coffee

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+14063152997

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Great Falls, Montana

+14069524444

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 85.4

Helena, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 85.4

Helena, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Great Falls, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Regular Gas

$15.80 one way

$31.60 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$16.56	$33.12
premium	$4.53	$17.79	$35.57
diesel	$5.61	$22.01	$44.03

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: 34.9 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	$10.47	$4.79
Efficient EV	24.9	$8.72	$3.99
EV Truck/SUV	39.9	$13.96	$6.38

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

Great Falls, MT

Morning in Great Falls on Saturday

Local time

8:51 AM

MDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clancy, MT

Morning in Clancy on Saturday

Local time

8:51 AM

MDT

Current temp

42°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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

1h 40m 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 Clancy, MT covers 99.7 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are First Special Service Force Memorial Highway, Country Club Boulevard, 10th Avenue South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.8 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 $15.80 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.

This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (I 15 Business / 5th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 15 Business; US 89; MT 3; MT 200 / 10th Avenue South): Navigation decision point.

The route from Great Falls, MT to Clancy, 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 Clancy, 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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Travel Intel

Great Falls, MT

Clancy, MT

Same local time

26 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 40m on the road

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