Origin
Great Falls, MT
Afternoon in Great Falls on Saturday
Local time
2:05 PM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Great Falls, MT to Crow Agency, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 3m
Distance
277.4 mi
446 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 50m
★
6 AM
5h 4m
8 AM
5h 31m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 11m
3 PM
5h 15m
5 PM
5h 30m
8 PM
4h 56m
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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Crow Agency, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Great Falls, MT to Crow Agency, MT covers 277.4 miles and takes about 5h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 87, I 90, US 12 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.5 miles on US 87. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.96 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
138.7 miles from Great Falls, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 87 | 82.5 mi | 1h 29m |
| I 90 | 55.6 mi | 52m |
| US 12 | 45.1 mi | 50m |
| MT 3 | 41 mi | 46m |
| US 191 | 39.2 mi | 43m |
| 10th Avenue South | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Airport Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| MT-3 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 87
— 82.5 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls, MT and Crow Agency, 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
·
35 sec
·
5th Street South
4
Turn left onto I 15 Business; US 89; MT 3; MT 200
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
10th Avenue South
5
Continue on US 87; US 89; MT 3; MT 200
18 mi
·
18 min
·
US 87; US 89; MT 3; MT 200
6
Enter roundabout
224 ft
·
2 sec
7
Continue
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
8
Turn straight onto US 87; MT 3; MT 200
64 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 87; MT 3; MT 200
9
Turn right onto US 191; MT 3
39 mi
·
43 min
·
US 191; MT 3
10
Turn left onto US 12; MT 3
45 mi
·
50 min
·
US 12; MT 3
11
Turn right onto MT 3
12 mi
·
14 min
·
MT 3
12
Continue on MT-3
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
MT-3
13
Continue on MT 3
25 mi
·
28 min
·
MT 3
14
Enter roundabout onto MT 3
123 ft
·
1 sec
·
MT 3
15
Continue on MT 3
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
MT 3
16
Enter roundabout onto Airport Road
149 ft
·
1 sec
·
Airport Road
17
Continue on Airport Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Airport Road
18
Turn right onto Swords Lane
249 ft
·
12 sec
·
Swords Lane
19
Turn left onto Aronson Avenue
469 ft
·
9 sec
·
Aronson Avenue
20
Merge onto US 87
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 87
21
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 87
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 87 East
22
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 87
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 90 Business; US 87
23
Continue on I 90; US 87; US 212
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 90; US 87; US 212
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90; US 87; US 212
52 mi
·
49 min
·
I 90; US 87; US 212
Toward I 90 East: Sheridan
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward Crow Agency, Baaxuwuaashe
26
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Makawasha Avenue
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 138.7 miles from Great Falls, MT, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.5 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 61 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.7 miles or 2h 33m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crow Agency, 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 277.4 miles and 5h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 87 for about 82.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.7 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 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 277 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
5
219.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 6m in
|
Aronson Avenue
Turn left onto Aronson Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
224.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 13m in
|
I 90; US 87; US 212
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90; US 87; US 212 toward I 90 East: Sheridan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 East: Sheridan
5
277 mi into trip
|
~5h 2m in
Take the exit toward Crow Agency, Baaxuwuaashe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Crow Agency, Baaxuwuaashe
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.96 one way
$87.92 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $46.08 | $92.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $49.48 | $98.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.25 | $122.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.2 | 1 | $29.13 | $13.32 |
| Efficient EV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.27 | $11.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111 | 1 | $38.84 | $17.75 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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
Crow Agency, MT
Afternoon in Crow Agency on Saturday
Local time
2:05 PM
MDT
Current temp
45°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
23 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
5h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
277.4 mi in 5h 3m, mostly highway — 82.5 mi of that is on US 87.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.5 mi on US 87.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 87 and I 90. 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 5h 3m drive. You will face about 16 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 219.1 miles (Aronson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 3m. Total distance: 277.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.5 miles on US 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through MT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
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 219.1 miles (Aronson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Crow Agency, MT before the return drive.
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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