How far is Great Falls, MT from Frenchtown, MT?
The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Frenchtown, MT is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and Frenchtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Frenchtown.
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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
148.3 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Keep slight right
20.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Frenchtown
1567 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Demer Street
1097 ft · 24 sec · Demer Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beckwith Street
144 m · 8 sec · Beckwith Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beckwith Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Frenchtown.
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
Take the exit slight right
148 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Great Falls and Mostly Sunny near Frenchtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Frenchtown?
The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Great Falls and 90.8 miles from Frenchtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.92 one way or $49.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Great Falls and Mostly Sunny near Frenchtown.
Stop Ideas Near Dutton
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 Dutton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Frenchtown. Straight-line distance: 141.38 mi (227.53 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 Frenchtown
High school in Frenchtown, Missoula County, Montana
| Population | 1,825 |
| Coordinates | 47.0149200, -114.2298400 |
| Altitude | 928 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frenchtown (-114.22984, 47.01492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.92 | $49.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $27.08 | $54.16 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $29.11 | $58.23 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $34.64 | $69.27 |
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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