How far is Great Falls, MT from Pinesdale, MT?
The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Pinesdale, MT is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Granite County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and Pinesdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Pinesdale.
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Start on 4th Street South
49 m · 9 sec · 4th Street South
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue South
862 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street South
686 ft · 24 sec · 2nd Street South
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue South
683 ft · 20 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Drive South
2365 ft · 49 sec · River Drive South
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Turn left onto First Avenue North Bridge
1148 ft · 27 sec · First Avenue North Bridge
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Continue on Central Avenue West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Take the exit right
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.4 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
148.3 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, I 90 Business
1037 ft · 26 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street
63 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street
65 m · 4 sec · Van Buren Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street
28 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street
583 ft · 11 sec · Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
1143 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1419 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on Arthur Avenue
543 ft · 9 sec · Arthur Avenue
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Turn right onto South 5th Street East
2052 ft · 36 sec · South 5th Street East
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Turn left onto South Higgins Avenue
716 ft · 28 sec · South Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto Brooks Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street
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Continue on Bitteroot Road
3 mi · 4 min · Bitteroot Road
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Continue on US Highway 93 South
33.5 mi · 41 min · US Highway 93 South
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Turn right onto Sheafman Creek Road
1 mi · 3 min · Sheafman Creek Road
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Continue on Sheafman Creek Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Sheafman Creek Road
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Continue on Sheafman Creek Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Sheafman Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bowman Road
1998 ft · 1 min · Bowman Road
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Turn left onto 18th Street
114 m · 16 sec · 18th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 18th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Pinesdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right
148 mi · 02h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Great Falls and Sunny near Pinesdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Pinesdale?
The road trip is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Drummond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.2 miles from Great Falls and 105.5 miles from Pinesdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 8:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Great Falls and Sunny near Pinesdale.
Stop Ideas Near Drummond
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 Drummond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Pinesdale. Straight-line distance: 159.62 mi (256.89 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 Pinesdale
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,038 |
| Coordinates | 46.3293700, -114.2167600 |
| Altitude | 1210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinesdale (-114.21676, 46.32937)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $28.96 | $57.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $31.48 | $62.96 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $33.84 | $67.69 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $40.27 | $80.53 |
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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