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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.77 mi
04h 28m
Flight
162.82 mi
262.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.82 mi
Kilometers
262.04 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.77 mi
Kilometers
366.56 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Absarokee
Sat, Apr 11, 11:45 AM MDT
Return by in Great Falls
Sat, Apr 11, 4:14 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Great Falls
2026-04-11T07:17
Arrive Absarokee
Sat, Apr 11, 11:45 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Great Falls
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
Judith Gap
MT

City in Wheatland County, Montana, United States

From Great Falls
113.8 mi
02h 14m
To Absarokee
114 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street South

    49 m · 12 sec · 4th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    130 m · 21 sec · 5th Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 5th Street South

    1988 ft · 36 sec · 5th Street South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    5.7 mi · 8 min · 10th Avenue South

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17.6 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    68 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1606 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    39.2 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    148 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto H Avenue Northwest

    43.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · H Avenue Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Boulder Street

    1315 ft · 58 sec · Boulder Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Big Timber Loop Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Big Timber Loop Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    37.7 mi · 36 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 78: Columbus

    1672 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pike Avenue

    1140 ft · 44 sec · East Pike Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pratten Street

    675 ft · 23 sec · Pratten Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 78

    13.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 78

  21. 21

    Continue on North Woodard Avenue

    1045 ft · 40 sec · North Woodard Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Grove Street

    35 m · 3 sec · West Grove Street

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
H Avenue Northwest
43.6 mi · 19%
Big Timber Loop Road
39.6 mi · 17%
10th Avenue South
25 mi · 11%
State Highway 78
13.5 mi · 6%
5th Street South
0.38 mi
MT 78
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65 mi
162.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Judith Gap
02h 14m from Great Falls
Leave By
8:02 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Great Falls

#1 Great Falls

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

Population58,353
Coordinates47.5002400, -111.3008100
Altitude1015
CountryUnited States
Absarokee

#2 Absarokee

Town in Montana

Population1,150
Coordinates45.5205000, -109.4429400
Altitude1231
CountryUnited States
Start: Great Falls (-111.30081, 47.50024)
End: Absarokee (-109.44294, 45.5205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.04 gal
30.42 L · about $31.30
Round trip
$62.60
16.08 gal · 60.84 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 142.9 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Montana · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Great Falls and Absarokee. The current time is 07:17:00.

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.