How far is Laurel, MT from Great Falls, MT?
The driving distance from Laurel, MT to Great Falls, MT is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wheatland County, Montana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Great Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Great Falls.
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Start on South 1st Avenue
1 km · 56 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Zoo Drive
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Zoo Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Zoo Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Shiloh Road
4 m · 1 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Shiloh Road
1552 ft · 31 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Shiloh Road
42 m · 3 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Shiloh Road
2553 ft · 51 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Shiloh Road
32 m · 2 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Shiloh Road
2534 ft · 51 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Shiloh Road
53 m · 3 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Shiloh Road
2573 ft · 43 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Shiloh Road
27 m · 2 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Shiloh Road
2542 ft · 43 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shiloh Road
43 m · 2 sec · Shiloh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Shiloh Road
2564 ft · 43 sec · Shiloh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shiloh Road
33 m · 2 sec · Shiloh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Shiloh Road
2545 ft · 43 sec · Shiloh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shiloh Road
39 m · 2 sec · Shiloh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Shiloh Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Shiloh Road
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Turn right onto Rimrock Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Rimrock Road
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Turn left onto Zimmerman Trail
1.6 km · 1 min · Zimmerman Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
76 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
25.5 mi · 29 min
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Continue on Iowa Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
45.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn right
39.2 mi · 43 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn slight right
1588 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
557 ft · 7 sec
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Continue straight
23.1 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto 6th Street South
1989 ft · 39 sec · 6th Street South
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
864 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 4th Street South
49 m · 7 sec · 4th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Great Falls.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
64.3 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Laurel and Sunny near Great Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Great Falls?
The road trip is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Judith Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Laurel and 126.4 miles from Great Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.17 one way or $66.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Sunny near Great Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Great Falls. Straight-line distance: 174.43 mi (280.72 km).
#1 Laurel
City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
| Population | 6,715 |
| Coordinates | 45.6691200, -108.7715300 |
| Altitude | 1006 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Great Falls
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 58,353 |
| Coordinates | 47.5002400, -111.3008100 |
| Altitude | 1015 |
| Country | United States |
End: 4th Street South (-111.300848, 47.50024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $33.17 | $66.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $36.05 | $72.10 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $38.76 | $77.51 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $46.11 | $92.22 |
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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