How far is Glasgow, MT from Great Falls, MT?
The driving distance from Glasgow, MT to Great Falls, MT is about 272 miles (437.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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 37m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glasgow and Great Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow and Great Falls.
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Start on 6th Street North
12 m · 8 sec · 6th Street North
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue North
945 ft · 12 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on Highway 2
28.9 mi · 33 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
40.3 mi · 46 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Continue on North 1st Street East
92.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · North 1st Street East
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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 Glasgow 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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107 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Great Falls?
The road trip is about 272 miles (437.8 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Chinook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from Glasgow and 136.4 miles from Great Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 7:44 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.37 one way or $74.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glasgow and Sunny near Great Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Chinook
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 Chinook.
Havre station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow and Great Falls. Straight-line distance: 221.52 mi (356.5 km).
#1 Glasgow
Town in Montana
| Population | 3,315 |
| Coordinates | 48.1969600, -106.6367100 |
| Altitude | 638 |
| 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: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $37.37 | $74.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $40.62 | $81.24 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $43.67 | $87.34 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $51.96 | $103.91 |
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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