How far is Bigfork, MT from Great Falls, MT?
The driving distance from Bigfork, MT to Great Falls, MT is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Granite County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bigfork and Great Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bigfork and Great Falls.
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Start on Cascade Avenue
53 m · 10 sec · Cascade Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Drive
93 m · 19 sec · Grand Drive
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Turn left onto Electric Avenue
602 ft · 31 sec · Electric Avenue
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
887 ft · 39 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn slight right onto Bridge Street
621 ft · 32 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
889 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
82.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn left
115.4 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.5 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Continue on First Avenue North Bridge
1055 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
2717 ft · 52 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 5th Street North
2018 ft · 36 sec · 5th Street North
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue South
131 m · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn left onto 4th Street South
70 m · 10 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 Bigfork and Great Falls.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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115 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Snow Showers Likely leaving Bigfork and Snow Showers Likely near Great Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bigfork to Great Falls?
The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Drummond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from Bigfork and 108.2 miles from Great Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.7 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.70 one way or $59.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely around Bigfork and Snow Showers Likely near Great Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Drummond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bigfork and Great Falls. Straight-line distance: 134.43 mi (216.35 km).
#1 Bigfork
City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 4,270 |
| Coordinates | 48.0632900, -114.0726100 |
| Altitude | 908 |
| 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: Great Falls (-111.30081, 47.50024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $29.70 | $59.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $32.28 | $64.57 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $34.71 | $69.42 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $41.29 | $82.59 |
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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