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

The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Stevensville, MT is about 195 miles (313.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
194.98 mi
03h 47m
Flight
148.28 mi
238.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.28 mi
Kilometers
238.64 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.98 mi
Kilometers
313.79 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stevensville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 AM MDT
Return by in Great Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 9:17 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Great Falls
2026-04-16T01:42
Arrive Stevensville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Drummond
MT

Town in Granite County, Montana, United States

From Great Falls
97.3 mi
01h 53m
To Stevensville
97.7 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Thursday

Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Thursday

Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street South

    49 m · 9 sec · 4th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue South

    862 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street South

    686 ft · 24 sec · 2nd Street South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue South

    683 ft · 20 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Drive South

    2365 ft · 49 sec · River Drive South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto First Avenue North Bridge

    1148 ft · 27 sec · First Avenue North Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Central Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    9.4 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    148.3 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, I 90 Business

    1037 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Van Buren Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street

    28 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    583 ft · 11 sec · Van Buren Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1143 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1419 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Arthur Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Arthur Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 5th Street East

    2052 ft · 36 sec · South 5th Street East

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Higgins Avenue

    716 ft · 28 sec · South Higgins Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Brooks Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Bitteroot Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Bitteroot Road

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 93 South

    20.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 93 South

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Stevi Cutoff Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Stevi Cutoff Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1232 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    24 m · 3 sec · East 3rd Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
162 mi · 83%
US Highway 93 South
20.7 mi · 11%
Brooks Street
3.29 mi · 2%
Bitteroot Road
3.01 mi · 2%
Central Avenue West
1.6 mi · 1%
Stevi Cutoff Road
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Drummond
01h 53m from Great Falls
Leave By
9:24 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Snow Showers Likely leaving Great Falls and Snow Showers Likely near Stevensville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195 miles (313.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 97.3 miles from Great Falls and 97.7 miles from Stevensville.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 $26.78 one way or $53.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely around Great Falls and Snow Showers Likely near Stevensville.

Stop Ideas Near Drummond

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Drummond, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Missoula, MT

71 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street
BUS

Butte, MT

88 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Stevensville. Straight-line distance: 148.28 mi (238.64 km).

Great Falls

#1 Great Falls

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

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

#2 Stevensville

Town in Montana, USA

Population2,138
Coordinates46.5099200, -114.0931600
Altitude1013
CountryUnited States
Start: Great Falls (-111.30081, 47.50024)
End: Stevensville (-114.09316, 46.50992)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.04 L · about $26.78
Round trip
$53.57
13.76 gal · 52.08 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $26.78 $53.57
Mid-grade $4.23 $29.11 $58.22
Premium $4.55 $31.30 $62.59
Diesel $5.41 $37.23 $74.47

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Great Falls and Stevensville. The current time is 01:42:32.

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.