How far is Great Falls, MT from Absarokee, MT?
The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Absarokee, MT is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.8 miles (262 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wheatland County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and Absarokee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Absarokee.
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Start on 4th Street South
49 m · 12 sec · 4th Street South
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
130 m · 21 sec · 5th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 5th Street South
1988 ft · 36 sec · 5th Street South
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
5.7 mi · 8 min · 10th Avenue South
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1606 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn right
39.2 mi · 43 min
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Turn right
148 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto H Avenue Northwest
43.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · H Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Boulder Street
1315 ft · 58 sec · Boulder Street
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Turn slight left onto Big Timber Loop Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Big Timber Loop Road
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Take the ramp left
37.7 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 78: Columbus
1672 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pike Avenue
1140 ft · 44 sec · East Pike Avenue
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Turn left onto Pratten Street
675 ft · 23 sec · Pratten Street
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Continue on State Highway 78
13.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on North Woodard Avenue
1045 ft · 40 sec · North Woodard Avenue
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Turn right onto West Grove Street
35 m · 3 sec · West Grove Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Grove Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Absarokee.
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 straight
64.3 mi · 01h 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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Great Falls and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Absarokee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Absarokee?
The road trip is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Judith Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.8 miles from Great Falls and 114 miles from Absarokee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.8 miles (262 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 8:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.30 one way or $62.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Great Falls and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Absarokee.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Absarokee. Straight-line distance: 162.82 mi (262.04 km).
#1 Great Falls
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 58,353 |
| Coordinates | 47.5002400, -111.3008100 |
| Altitude | 1015 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Absarokee
Town in Montana
| Population | 1,150 |
| Coordinates | 45.5205000, -109.4429400 |
| Altitude | 1231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Absarokee (-109.44294, 45.5205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $31.30 | $62.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $34.02 | $68.03 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $36.57 | $73.15 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $43.51 | $87.02 |
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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