How far is Great Falls, MT from Choteau, MT?
The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Choteau, MT is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and Choteau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Choteau.
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Start on 4th Street South
49 m · 9 sec · 4th Street South
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue South
862 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street South
686 ft · 24 sec · 2nd Street South
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue South
683 ft · 20 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Drive South
2365 ft · 49 sec · River Drive South
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Turn left onto First Avenue North Bridge
1148 ft · 27 sec · First Avenue North Bridge
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Continue on Central Avenue West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Take the exit right
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.4 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
32.2 mi · 36 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street
157 m · 18 sec · West Division Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Division Street
44 m · 5 sec · West Division Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Avenue North
112 m · 15 sec · Main Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Choteau.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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32.2 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Great Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Choteau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Choteau?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Great Falls and 26.5 miles from Choteau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Great Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Choteau.
Stop Ideas Near Fairfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Choteau. Straight-line distance: 46.4 mi (74.68 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 Choteau
City in Montana
| Population | 1,744 |
| Coordinates | 47.8124500, -112.1836300 |
| Altitude | 1164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Choteau (-112.18363, 47.81245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
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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