How far is Great Falls, MT from Plentywood, MT?
The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Plentywood, MT is about 421.7 miles (678.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 322.8 miles (519.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 59m.
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.
City in Montana, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and Plentywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Plentywood.
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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
228.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2828 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
31.5 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
727 ft · 9 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
46.1 mi · 52 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Continue on East 1st Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
64 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Plentywood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
15th Street Northeast
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228 mi · 04h 20m
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 Chance Rain Showers leaving Great Falls and Partly Cloudy near Plentywood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Plentywood?
The road trip is about 421.7 miles (678.7 km) and usually takes 07h 59m 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?
Malta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.5 miles from Great Falls and 211.3 miles from Plentywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 322.8 miles (519.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.9 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 $57.93 one way or $115.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Great Falls and Partly Cloudy near Plentywood.
Stop Ideas Near Malta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Great Plains Dinosaur Museum
Malta City Clerks Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malta.
Malta
Glasgow
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Plentywood. Straight-line distance: 322.81 mi (519.52 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 Plentywood
City in Sheridan County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 48.7747500, -104.5624600 |
| Altitude | 624 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plentywood (-104.56246, 48.77475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 679 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 15m |
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 | $57.93 | $115.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $62.96 | $125.91 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $67.69 | $135.38 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $80.53 | $161.06 |
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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