How far is Malta, MT from Great Falls, MT?
The driving distance from Malta, MT to Great Falls, MT is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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 03h 29m.
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 Hill County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malta and Great Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malta and Great Falls.
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Start on Central Avenue South
541 ft · 11 sec · Central Avenue South
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Turn left onto North 1st Street West
91.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · North 1st Street West
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Turn left
107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Continue on 15th Street Northeast
91 m · 6 sec · 15th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Old Havre Highway
1.4 km · 60 sec · Old Havre Highway
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Continue on 10th Street Northeast
906 ft · 20 sec · 10th Street Northeast
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Continue on 9th Street North
1 mi · 2 min · 9th Street North
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue North
1731 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn left onto 5th Street North
2424 ft · 44 sec · 5th Street North
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue South
131 m · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn left onto 4th Street South
70 m · 10 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 Malta and Great Falls.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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107 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Malta and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Great Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Malta to Great Falls?
The road trip is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Havre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Malta and 101.5 miles from Great Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 10:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.80 one way or $55.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Malta and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Great Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Havre
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Havre.
Havre station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malta and Great Falls. Straight-line distance: 169.37 mi (272.57 km).
#1 Malta
City in Montana, US
| Population | 1,843 |
| Coordinates | 48.3597200, -107.8742800 |
| Altitude | 687 |
| 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: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $27.80 | $55.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $30.21 | $60.42 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $32.48 | $64.96 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $38.64 | $77.28 |
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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