How far is Great Falls, MT from Wolf Point, MT?

The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Wolf Point, MT is about 320.9 miles (516.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
320.95 mi
06h 04m
Flight
265.81 mi
427.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.81 mi
Kilometers
427.78 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.95 mi
Kilometers
516.52 km
Drive Time
06h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wolf Point
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM MDT
Return by in Great Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Great Falls
2026-04-22T20:38
Arrive Wolf Point
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:04 PM to 1:34 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Great Falls
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Fort Belknap Agency
MT

Census designated place

From Great Falls
160.1 mi
03h 02m
To Wolf Point
160.8 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 21 mph W
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Wolf Point.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street South

    70 m · 12 sec · 4th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue South

    858 ft · 43 sec · 4th Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 6th Street South

    2019 ft · 36 sec · 6th Street South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1296 ft · 33 sec · 1st Avenue North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 9th Street North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 9th Street North

  6. 6

    Continue on 10th Street Northeast

    870 ft · 19 sec · 10th Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Old Havre Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min · 15th Street Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    206.5 mi · 3 hr 56 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue North

    111 m · 6 sec · 4th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    919 ft · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
15th Street Northeast
314 mi · 98%
9th Street North
1.12 mi
Old Havre Highway
0.85 mi
6th Street South
0.38 mi
1st Avenue North
0.25 mi
3rd Avenue
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

15th Street Northeast

Continue straight

207 mi · 03h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
265.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Belknap Agency
03h 02m from Great Falls
Leave By
11:52 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Great Falls and Partly Sunny near Wolf Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Wolf Point?

The road trip is about 320.9 miles (516.5 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?

Fort Belknap Agency is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.1 miles from Great Falls and 160.8 miles from Wolf Point.

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

The direct path is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 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 $44.11 one way or $88.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Great Falls and Partly Sunny near Wolf Point.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Belknap Agency

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Belknap Agency, 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 Fort Belknap Agency.

RAIL

Malta

67 mi away
51 South 1st Street East
RAIL

Havre station

68 mi away
235 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Wolf Point. Straight-line distance: 265.81 mi (427.78 km).

Great Falls

#1 Great Falls

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

Population58,353
Coordinates47.5002400, -111.3008100
Altitude1015
CountryUnited States
Wolf Point

#2 Wolf Point

Town in Montana, United States

Population2,722
Coordinates48.0905700, -105.6405600
Altitude609
CountryUnited States
Start: Great Falls (-111.30081, 47.50024)
End: Wolf Point (-105.64056, 48.09057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 517 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.33 gal
42.87 L · about $44.11
Round trip
$88.22
22.66 gal · 85.74 L
Estimated CO2
100.7 kg one way
Round trip: 201.4 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $44.11 $88.22
Mid-grade $4.23 $47.94 $95.87
Premium $4.55 $51.54 $103.08
Diesel $5.41 $61.32 $122.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Great Falls and Wolf Point. The current time is 20:38:01.

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.