How far is Great Falls, MT from Glasgow, MT?
The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Glasgow, MT is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and Glasgow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Glasgow.
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Start on 4th Street South
70 m · 12 sec · 4th Street South
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue South
858 ft · 43 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn left onto 6th Street South
2019 ft · 36 sec · 6th Street South
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1296 ft · 33 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto 9th Street North
1.1 mi · 2 min · 9th Street North
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Continue on 10th Street Northeast
870 ft · 19 sec · 10th Street Northeast
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Continue on Old Havre Highway
1.4 km · 58 sec · Old Havre Highway
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Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast
107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min · 15th Street Northeast
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
157.6 mi · 3 hr
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Turn right onto 6th Street North
12 m · 1 sec · 6th Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Glasgow.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Great Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glasgow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Glasgow?
The road trip is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
Chinook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from Great Falls and 136.1 miles from Glasgow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.89 one way or $71.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Great Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glasgow.
Stop Ideas Near Chinook
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 Chinook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 221.52 mi (356.5 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 Glasgow
Town in Montana
| Population | 3,315 |
| Coordinates | 48.1969600, -106.6367100 |
| Altitude | 638 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glasgow (-106.63671, 48.19696)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $35.89 | $71.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $39.01 | $78.02 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $41.94 | $83.88 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $49.90 | $99.80 |
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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