How far is Baker, MT from Great Falls, MT?
The driving distance from Baker, MT to Great Falls, MT is about 396.1 miles (637.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 340 miles (547.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in and the county seat of Garfield County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Showers
Light Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baker and Great Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baker and Great Falls.
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Start on 6th Street West
100 m · 17 sec · 6th Street West
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Turn right
2282 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
712 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
745 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Lake Street
44.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Lake Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
899 ft · 15 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Continue straight
1697 ft · 35 sec
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Take the ramp left
1331 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
1434 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right
217.9 mi · 3 hr 58 min
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Continue straight
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1629 ft · 30 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on Truck Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass
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Continue on US Highway 87
14.7 mi · 16 min · US Highway 87
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Continue straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn slight right
1588 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
557 ft · 7 sec
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Continue straight
23.1 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto 6th Street South
1989 ft · 39 sec · 6th Street South
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
864 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 4th Street South
49 m · 7 sec · 4th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baker and Great Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
218 mi · 03h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Baker and Light Snow Likely near Great Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baker to Great Falls?
The road trip is about 396.1 miles (637.4 km) and usually takes 06h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.2 miles from Baker and 184.9 miles from Great Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 340 miles (547.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.42 one way or $108.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Baker and Light Snow Likely near Great Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Jordan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jordan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baker and Great Falls. Straight-line distance: 340.03 mi (547.22 km).
#1 Baker
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 1,897 |
| Coordinates | 46.3669500, -104.2846600 |
| Altitude | 895 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Great Falls
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 58,353 |
| Coordinates | 47.5002400, -111.3008100 |
| Altitude | 1015 |
| Country | United States |
End: 4th Street South (-111.300848, 47.50024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 637 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $54.42 | $108.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $59.15 | $118.30 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $63.60 | $127.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $75.66 | $151.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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