How far is Great Falls, MT from Helena, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Great Falls and Helena is 71.62 miles (115.27 km).
Flight distance from Great Falls, MT to Helena, MT is 71.62 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Great Falls to Helena with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Great Falls, Montana to Helena, Montana is: 89.83 miles (144.56 km) by car.
Driving from Great Falls to Helena will take approximately 01 hours 25 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 Helena
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
| Population | 33737 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°35'34"N 112°2'10"W |
| Latitude | 46.5927100 |
| Longitude | -112.0361100 |
| Altitude | 1237 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Helena: Cruse Avenue (-112.036062,46.592722)
Estimated Travel Time Between Great Falls and Helena
The distance between Great Falls and Helena is 145 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 36 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 Helena. The current time is 21:52:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12 liters (3.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Great Falls and Helena.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Great Falls to Helena is $12.22 (diesel $15.17).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $12.22 | $13.15 | $14.09 | $15.17 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Great Falls and Helena (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
