How far is Chinook, MT from Great Falls, MT?
The driving distance from Chinook, MT to Great Falls, MT is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chinook and Great Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chinook and Great Falls.
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Start on Indiana Street
1775 ft · 1 min · Indiana Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street West
24.7 mi · 28 min · 1st Street West
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Turn left
107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Continue on 15th Street Northeast
91 m · 6 sec · 15th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Old Havre Highway
1.4 km · 60 sec · Old Havre Highway
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Continue on 10th Street Northeast
906 ft · 20 sec · 10th Street Northeast
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Continue on 9th Street North
1 mi · 2 min · 9th Street North
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue North
1731 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn left onto 5th Street North
2424 ft · 44 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 Chinook 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
Turn left
107 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Chinook and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Great Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chinook to Great Falls?
The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Big Sandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Chinook and 68.2 miles from Great Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.65 one way or $37.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Chinook and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Great Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Big Sandy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Postal Service
Big Sandy City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Sandy.
Havre station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chinook and Great Falls. Straight-line distance: 121.68 mi (195.83 km).
#1 Chinook
City in Montana
| Population | 1,230 |
| Coordinates | 48.5900000, -109.2312800 |
| Altitude | 740 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $18.65 | $37.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $20.27 | $40.53 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $21.79 | $43.58 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $25.92 | $51.85 |
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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