How far is Three Forks, MT from Great Falls, MT?
The driving distance from Three Forks, MT to Great Falls, MT is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Forks and Great Falls.
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Start on Cottonwood Coulee Road
8.3 mi · 32 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stockett Road
9.5 mi · 23 min · Stockett Road
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 12 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 Three Forks 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.
Stockett Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Stockett Road
9.51 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny leaving Three Forks and Partly Sunny near Great Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Three Forks to Great Falls?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Three Forks and 12.6 miles from Great Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.46 one way or $6.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny around Three Forks and Partly Sunny near Great Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Belt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Statue of Liberty Replica
Great Falls City Attorney's Office
Cascade County Treasurer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belt.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Three Forks and Great Falls. Straight-line distance: 18.03 mi (29.02 km).
#1 Three Forks
City in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2,043 |
| Coordinates | 47.2816300, -111.0902400 |
| Altitude | 1208 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
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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