How far is Great Falls, MT from Seeley Lake, MT?
The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Seeley Lake, MT is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cascade 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 Seeley Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Seeley Lake.
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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
115.9 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Turn right
14.8 mi · 19 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Seeley Lake.
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
116 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Great Falls and Mostly Sunny near Seeley Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Seeley Lake?
The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Great Falls and 71.5 miles from Seeley Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.62 one way or $39.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Great Falls and Mostly Sunny near Seeley Lake.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Seeley Lake. Straight-line distance: 104.61 mi (168.36 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 Seeley Lake
Census designated place in Montana, USA
| Population | 1,659 |
| Coordinates | 47.1793800, -113.4845200 |
| Altitude | 1225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seeley Lake (-113.48452, 47.17938)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $21.32 | $42.65 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $22.93 | $45.85 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $27.28 | $54.55 |
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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