How far is Great Falls, MT from Glendive, MT?
The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Glendive, MT is about 350.3 miles (563.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 309.8 miles (498.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and Glendive.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Glendive.
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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 · 36 sec · 5th Street South
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
5.7 mi · 8 min · 10th Avenue South
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1606 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn straight onto Truck Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
1629 ft · 37 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1946 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Northeast Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 87
196.5 mi · 3 hr 35 min · US Highway 87
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Continue straight
43.4 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Towne Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Towne Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Merrill Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Glendive.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 87
Continue on US Highway 87
196 mi · 03h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Great Falls and Partly Sunny near Glendive.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Glendive?
The road trip is about 350.3 miles (563.7 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winnett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.7 miles from Great Falls and 175.5 miles from Glendive.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 309.8 miles (498.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.12 one way or $96.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Great Falls and Partly Sunny near Glendive.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Glendive. Straight-line distance: 309.8 mi (498.57 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 Glendive
City in Montana
| Population | 4,878 |
| Coordinates | 47.1052900, -104.7124600 |
| Altitude | 629 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glendive (-104.71246, 47.10529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 564 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $48.12 | $96.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $52.30 | $104.59 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $56.23 | $112.45 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $66.89 | $133.78 |
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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