How far is Great Falls, MT from Baker, MT?
The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Baker, MT is about 423.2 miles (681 km), with a travel time of about 08h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 340 miles (547.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in and the county seat of Garfield County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and Baker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Baker.
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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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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn straight onto Truck Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
1629 ft · 37 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1946 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Northeast Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 87
196.5 mi · 3 hr 35 min · US Highway 87
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Continue straight
43.4 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
159 m · 15 sec
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Take the ramp left
1186 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 261: Wibaux, Baker
1891 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
83 m · 6 sec
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Continue on 2nd Avenue North
899 ft · 17 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn right onto State Highway 7
44.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on Main Street
1458 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Montana Avenue
2282 ft · 44 sec · West Montana Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street West
100 m · 15 sec · 6th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Baker.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 87
Continue on US Highway 87
196 mi · 03h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Great Falls and Mostly Sunny near Baker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Baker?
The road trip is about 423.2 miles (681 km) and usually takes 08h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.1 miles from Great Falls and 212 miles from Baker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 340 miles (547.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.2 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.12 one way or $116.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Great Falls and Mostly Sunny near Baker.
Stop Ideas Near Jordan
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 Jordan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Baker. Straight-line distance: 340.03 mi (547.22 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 Baker
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 1,897 |
| Coordinates | 46.3669500, -104.2846600 |
| Altitude | 895 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baker (-104.28466, 46.36695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 681 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 16m |
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 | $58.12 | $116.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $63.17 | $126.34 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $67.92 | $135.83 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $80.80 | $161.60 |
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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