How far is Great Falls, MT from Columbia Falls, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Great Falls and Columbia Falls is 146.32 miles (235.48 km).
Flight distance from Great Falls, MT to Columbia Falls, MT is 146.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Great Falls to Columbia Falls with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Great Falls, Montana to Columbia Falls, Montana is: 212.54 miles (342.05 km) by car.
Driving from Great Falls to Columbia Falls will take approximately 03 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Great Falls
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 58353 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°30'1"N 111°18'3"W |
| Latitude | 47.5002400 |
| Longitude | -111.3008100 |
| Altitude | 1015 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia Falls
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 6209 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 48°22'21"N 114°10'53"W |
| Latitude | 48.3724600 |
| Longitude | -114.1815200 |
| Altitude | 941 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Columbia Falls: 7th Street West (-114.18152,48.372459)
Estimated Travel Time Between Great Falls and Columbia Falls
The distance between Great Falls and Columbia Falls is 342 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Great Falls and Columbia Falls. The current time is 10:14:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.39 liters (7.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Great Falls and Columbia Falls.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Great Falls to Columbia Falls is $28.91 (diesel $35.89).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $28.91 | $31.12 | $33.34 | $35.89 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Montana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.855 (Diesel $4.785) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Great Falls and Columbia Falls (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
