How far is Great Falls, MT from Roundup, MT?

The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Roundup, MT is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.53 mi
03h 36m
Flight
149.09 mi
239.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.09 mi
Kilometers
239.94 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.53 mi
Kilometers
292.15 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roundup
Sat, Apr 18, 9:39 AM MDT
Return by in Great Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 1:15 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Great Falls
2026-04-18T06:02
Arrive Roundup
Sat, Apr 18, 9:39 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Great Falls
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Moore
MT

Town of the United States

From Great Falls
90.6 mi
01h 48m
To Roundup
90.9 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and Roundup.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Roundup.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street South

    49 m · 12 sec · 4th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    130 m · 21 sec · 5th Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 5th Street South

    1988 ft · 36 sec · 5th Street South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    5.7 mi · 8 min · 10th Avenue South

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17.6 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    68 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1606 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Truck Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    1629 ft · 37 sec · 1st Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1946 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Northeast Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 87

    29.1 mi · 31 min · US Highway 87

  15. 15

    Turn right

    44.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Roundup.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
10th Avenue South
38.3 mi · 21%
US Highway 87
29.1 mi · 16%
Truck Bypass
2.61 mi · 1%
Northeast Main Street
1.07 mi · 1%
5th Street South
0.38 mi
East Main Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
149.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore
01h 48m from Great Falls
Leave By
9:46 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Great Falls and Sunny near Roundup.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Roundup?

The road trip is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Moore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from Great Falls and 90.9 miles from Roundup.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 149.1 miles (239.9 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 9:46 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.95 one way or $49.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Great Falls and Sunny near Roundup.

Stop Ideas Near Moore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Moore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.8 mi away

Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center

Lewistown , MT
800 Casino Creek Dr, Lewistown, MT 59457
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Mental health service,Nursing home,Public health department
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14 mi away

Lewistown City Water Clerk

Lewistown , MT
305 W Watson St, Lewistown, MT 59457
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Lewistown Civic Center
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Lewistown Civic Center

Lewistown , MT
309 5th Ave S, Lewistown, MT 59457
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews Civic center,Archery range,Auditorium,Shooting range,Sports club,Volleyball court

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moore.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Roundup. Straight-line distance: 149.09 mi (239.94 km).

Great Falls

#1 Great Falls

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

Population58,353
Coordinates47.5002400, -111.3008100
Altitude1015
CountryUnited States
Roundup

#2 Roundup

City in Musselshell County, Montana, United States

Population1,864
Coordinates46.4452400, -108.5418000
Altitude980
CountryUnited States
Start: Great Falls (-111.30081, 47.50024)
End: Roundup (-108.5418, 46.44524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.25 L · about $24.95
Round trip
$49.91
12.82 gal · 48.5 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $24.95 $49.91
Mid-grade $4.23 $27.12 $54.24
Premium $4.55 $29.16 $58.32
Diesel $5.41 $34.69 $69.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Great Falls and Roundup. The current time is 06:02:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.