How far is Great Falls, MT from Anaconda, MT?
The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Anaconda, MT is about 178 miles (286.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and Anaconda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Anaconda.
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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 · 38 sec · 5th Street South
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue South
1.2 km · 1 min · 10th Avenue South
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Continue on Country Club Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Club Boulevard
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
155.7 mi · 2 hr 33 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
10.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 1: Anaconda, Opportunity, Phillipsburg
1 km · 58 sec
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Continue on Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Continue on East Commercial Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Commercial Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Commercial Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Anaconda.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
156 mi · 02h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Great Falls and Sunny near Anaconda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Anaconda?
The road trip is about 178 miles (286.5 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Helena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Great Falls and 89.1 miles from Anaconda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.45 one way or $48.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Great Falls and Sunny near Anaconda.
Stop Ideas Near Helena
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 Helena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Anaconda. Straight-line distance: 122.5 mi (197.14 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 Anaconda
Town in Montana
| Population | 9,417 |
| Coordinates | 46.1285400, -112.9422600 |
| Altitude | 1601 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anaconda (-112.94226, 46.12854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $24.45 | $48.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $26.57 | $53.14 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $28.57 | $57.14 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $33.99 | $67.97 |
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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