How far is Crow Agency, MT from Great Falls, MT?

The driving distance from Crow Agency, MT to Great Falls, MT is about 277.4 miles (446.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
277.45 mi
05h 06m
Flight
224.66 mi
361.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.66 mi
Kilometers
361.56 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.45 mi
Kilometers
446.51 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Great Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 12:22 PM MDT
Return by in Crow Agency
Sat, Apr 18, 5:29 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crow Agency
2026-04-18T07:16
Arrive Great Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 12:22 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:48 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crow Agency
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Harlowton
MT

City in Montana

From Crow Agency
138.5 mi
02h 33m
To Great Falls
138.9 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph W
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 Crow Agency and Great Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crow Agency and Great Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Makawasha Avenue

    98 m · 15 sec · Makawasha Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    584 ft · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    982 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business, US 87 North: Lockwood, Roundup

    1389 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 East

    1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 87 East

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Aronson Avenue

    148 m · 12 sec · Aronson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Swords Lane

    76 m · 12 sec · Swords Lane

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Airport Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Road

    44 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    25.5 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Iowa Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Iowa Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    45.1 mi · 51 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    39.2 mi · 43 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    1588 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    557 ft · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    23.1 mi · 29 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 6th Street South

    1989 ft · 39 sec · 6th Street South

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    864 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 4th Street South

    49 m · 7 sec · 4th Street South

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Makawasha Avenue
56.1 mi · 20%
Iowa Avenue
38.2 mi · 14%
Airport Road
31.4 mi · 11%
US Highway 87 East
1.82 mi · 1%
6th Street South
0.38 mi
I 90 Business
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

64.3 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
224.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harlowton
02h 33m from Crow Agency
Leave By
6:48 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crow Agency 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 Crow Agency to Great Falls?

The road trip is about 277.4 miles (446.5 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Harlowton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.5 miles from Crow Agency and 138.9 miles from Great Falls.

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

The direct path is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 6:48 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.11 one way or $76.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crow Agency and Sunny near Great Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Harlowton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harlowton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harlowton.

BUS

Livingston, MT

101 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crow Agency and Great Falls. Straight-line distance: 224.66 mi (361.56 km).

Crow Agency

#1 Crow Agency

Census designated place

Population1,616
Coordinates45.6016400, -107.4611900
Altitude926
CountryUnited States
Great Falls

#2 Great Falls

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

Population58,353
Coordinates47.5002400, -111.3008100
Altitude1015
CountryUnited States
Start: Crow Agency (-107.46119, 45.60164)
End: Great Falls (-111.30081, 47.50024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.79 gal
37.06 L · about $38.11
Round trip
$76.22
19.58 gal · 74.12 L
Estimated CO2
87 kg one way
Round trip: 174 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.11 $76.22
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.42 $82.84
Premium $4.55 $44.53 $89.07
Diesel $5.41 $52.98 $105.97

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 Crow Agency and Great Falls. The current time is 07:16:13.

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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.