How far is Clancy, MT from Great Falls, MT?

The driving distance from Clancy, MT to Great Falls, MT is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.56 mi
01h 39m
Flight
78.47 mi
126.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.47 mi
Kilometers
126.29 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.56 mi
Kilometers
160.22 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Great Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 6:23 AM MDT
Return by in Clancy
Sat, Apr 18, 8:03 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clancy
2026-04-18T04:44
Arrive Great Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 6:23 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clancy
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cascade
MT

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

From Clancy
49.7 mi
00h 49m
To Great Falls
49.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clancy and Great Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    45 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Clancy Street

    634 ft · 17 sec · East Clancy Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Railroad Way

    1868 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Way

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    96 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 89 South, MT 200 East

    2016 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Country Club Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Country Club Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on 10th Avenue South

    1.1 km · 58 sec · 10th Avenue South

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 4th Street South

    2216 ft · 2 min · 4th Street South

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clancy and Great Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Railroad Way
96.6 mi · 97%
Country Club Boulevard
1.35 mi · 1%
10th Avenue South
0.67 mi · 1%
4th Street South
0.42 mi
I 15 Business
0.38 mi
East Clancy Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Railroad Way

Merge slight left

96 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
00h 49m from Clancy
Leave By
3:12 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clancy and Sunny near Great Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clancy to Great Falls?

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Clancy and 49.8 miles from Great Falls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.66 one way or $27.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clancy and Sunny near Great Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clancy and Great Falls. Straight-line distance: 78.47 mi (126.29 km).

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#1 Clancy

Census designated place

Population1,661
Coordinates46.4652100, -111.9863800
Altitude1293
CountryUnited States
Great Falls

#2 Great Falls

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

Population58,353
Coordinates47.5002400, -111.3008100
Altitude1015
CountryUnited States
Start: Clancy (-111.98638, 46.46521)
End: Great Falls (-111.30081, 47.50024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.3 L · about $13.66
Round trip
$27.33
7.02 gal · 26.6 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.66 $27.33
Mid-grade $4.23 $14.85 $29.70
Premium $4.55 $15.97 $31.93
Diesel $5.41 $19.00 $37.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Clancy and Great Falls. The current time is 04:44:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.