How far is Great Falls, MT from Clancy, MT?
The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Clancy, MT is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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 40m.
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 Cascade County, 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 Clancy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Clancy.
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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
95.8 mi · 1 hr 32 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clancy
1208 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Railroad Way
1597 ft · 44 sec · Railroad Way
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Continue on East Clancy Street
634 ft · 20 sec · East Clancy Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
45 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Clancy.
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
95.8 mi · 01h 32m
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 Clancy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Clancy?
The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Great Falls and 49.9 miles from Clancy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.70 one way or $27.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Great Falls and Sunny near Clancy.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Clancy. Straight-line distance: 78.47 mi (126.29 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 Clancy
Census designated place
| Population | 1,661 |
| Coordinates | 46.4652100, -111.9863800 |
| Altitude | 1293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clancy (-111.98638, 46.46521)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.70 | $27.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $16.01 | $32.02 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $19.05 | $38.10 |
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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