How far is Great Falls, MT from Conrad, MT?

The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Conrad, MT is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.25 mi
01h 01m
Flight
55.13 mi
88.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.13 mi
Kilometers
88.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.25 mi
Kilometers
98.57 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conrad
Wed, Apr 22, 8:23 PM MDT
Return by in Great Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 9:25 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Great Falls
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Conrad
Wed, Apr 22, 8:23 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Great Falls
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fairfield
MT

Town in Montana, United States

From Great Falls
30.6 mi
00h 30m
To Conrad
30.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 21 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and Conrad.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Conrad.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street South

    49 m · 9 sec · 4th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue South

    862 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street South

    686 ft · 24 sec · 2nd Street South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue South

    683 ft · 20 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Drive South

    2365 ft · 49 sec · River Drive South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto First Avenue North Bridge

    1148 ft · 27 sec · First Avenue North Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Central Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    57.1 mi · 54 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1898 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Conrad.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
57.5 mi · 94%
Central Avenue West
1.6 mi · 3%
River Drive South
0.45 mi · 1%
First Avenue North Bridge
0.22 mi
5th Avenue South
0.16 mi
2nd Street South
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

57.1 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 30m from Great Falls
Leave By
4:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Great Falls and Rain Likely near Conrad.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Conrad?

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 30.6 miles from Great Falls and 30.6 miles from Conrad.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Great Falls and Rain Likely near Conrad.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.

RAIL

Shelby

99 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Cut Bank

117 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Conrad. Straight-line distance: 55.13 mi (88.72 km).

Great Falls

#1 Great Falls

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

Population58,353
Coordinates47.5002400, -111.3008100
Altitude1015
CountryUnited States
Conrad

#2 Conrad

Town in Montana, United States

Population2,412
Coordinates48.1702500, -111.9461300
Altitude1073
CountryUnited States
Start: Great Falls (-111.30081, 47.50024)
End: Conrad (-111.94613, 48.17025)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.82
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.41 $16.82
Mid-grade $4.23 $9.14 $18.28
Premium $4.55 $9.83 $19.65
Diesel $5.41 $11.69 $23.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Great Falls and Conrad. The current time is 19:22:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.