How far is Great Falls, MT from Malta, MT?
The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Malta, MT is about 201.9 miles (325 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hill County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and Malta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Malta.
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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
87.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
541 ft · 9 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Malta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
15th Street Northeast
Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast
107 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Great Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Malta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Malta?
The road trip is about 201.9 miles (325 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Havre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Great Falls and 101.2 miles from Malta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.76 one way or $55.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Great Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Malta.
Stop Ideas Near Havre
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 Havre.
Havre station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Malta. Straight-line distance: 169.37 mi (272.57 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 Malta
City in Montana, US
| Population | 1,843 |
| Coordinates | 48.3597200, -107.8742800 |
| Altitude | 687 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malta (-107.87428, 48.35972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $27.76 | $55.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $30.17 | $60.33 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $32.43 | $64.87 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $38.59 | $77.18 |
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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