How far is Great Falls, MT from Laurel, MT?
The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Laurel, MT is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 00m.
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.
City in Wheatland County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Laurel.
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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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Turn right
39.2 mi · 43 min
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Turn left
45.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn right
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
25.5 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Zimmerman Trail
10 m · 1 sec · Zimmerman Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Zimmerman Trail
2.5 mi · 4 min · Zimmerman Trail
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Continue on 32nd Street West
2.2 mi · 4 min · 32nd Street West
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Turn right onto Gabel Road
1 mi · 2 min · Gabel Road
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Turn left onto Zoo Drive
1856 ft · 39 sec · Zoo Drive
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Take the ramp right
1985 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 212, US 310: Laurel, Red Lodge
1844 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right
1949 ft · 35 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Laurel.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
64.3 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Rain leaving Great Falls and Rain Showers Likely near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Laurel?
The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Judith Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.4 miles from Great Falls and 126.4 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.4 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 9:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.09 one way or $66.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Great Falls and Rain Showers Likely near Laurel.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 174.43 mi (280.72 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 Laurel
City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
| Population | 6,715 |
| Coordinates | 45.6691200, -108.7715300 |
| Altitude | 1006 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 1st Avenue (-108.771477, 45.669116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $33.09 | $66.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $35.96 | $71.93 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $38.67 | $77.33 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $46.00 | $92.00 |
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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