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

The driving distance from Stevensville, MT to Great Falls, MT is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
196.9 mi
03h 29m
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
196.9 mi
Kilometers
316.88 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Great Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 3:33 AM MDT
Return by in Stevensville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:02 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stevensville
2026-04-16T00:03
Arrive Great Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 3:33 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stevensville
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 Stevensville
97.3 mi
01h 44m
To Great Falls
99.6 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Thursday

Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
38°F
Thursday

Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    24 m · 6 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1232 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Stevi Cutoff Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stevi Cutoff Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    23.7 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Brooks Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Higgins Avenue

    109 m · 16 sec · South Higgins Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 6th Street East

    2051 ft · 36 sec · South 6th Street East

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Arthur Avenue

    906 ft · 14 sec · Arthur Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Madison Street

    1226 ft · 16 sec · Madison Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1249 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    133 m · 6 sec · Van Buren Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 200 East: Bonner, Great Falls

    148.5 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

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

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Central Avenue West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  19. 19

    Continue on First Avenue North Bridge

    1055 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    2717 ft · 52 sec · 1st Avenue North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 5th Street North

    2018 ft · 36 sec · 5th Street North

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue South

    131 m · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 4th Street South

    70 m · 10 sec · 4th Street South

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MT 200 East
148 mi · 75%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.48 mi · 5%
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
3.91 mi · 2%
Brooks Street
3.29 mi · 2%
Central Avenue West
1.46 mi · 1%
Stevi Cutoff Road
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MT 200 East

Take the exit slight right toward MT 200 East: Bonner, Great Falls

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Drummond
01h 44m from Stevensville
Leave By
10:02 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.9 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?

Drummond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.3 miles from Stevensville and 99.6 miles from Great Falls.

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 48.6 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 $27.06 one way or $54.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Stevensville and Great Falls. Straight-line distance: 148.28 mi (238.64 km).

Stevensville

#1 Stevensville

Town in Montana, USA

Population2,138
Coordinates46.5099200, -114.0931600
Altitude1013
CountryUnited States
Great Falls

#2 Great Falls

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

Population58,353
Coordinates47.5002400, -111.3008100
Altitude1015
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-114.093159, 46.509923)
End: 4th Street South (-111.300848, 47.50024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.3 L · about $27.06
Round trip
$54.11
13.9 gal · 52.6 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $27.06 $54.11
Mid-grade $4.23 $29.41 $58.81
Premium $4.55 $31.62 $63.23
Diesel $5.41 $37.61 $75.23

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 Stevensville and Great Falls. The current time is 00:03:52.

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.