How far is Wolf Point, MT from Great Falls, MT?
The driving distance from Wolf Point, MT to Great Falls, MT is about 321.1 miles (516.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolf Point and Great Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolf Point and Great Falls.
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Start on 3rd Avenue South
919 ft · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Continue on 4th Avenue North
111 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue North
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Turn left
210.4 mi · 4 hr
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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 Wolf Point and Great Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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210 mi · 04h 00m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Wolf Point 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 Wolf Point to Great Falls?
The road trip is about 321.1 miles (516.8 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Fort Belknap Agency is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.1 miles from Wolf Point and 161 miles from Great Falls.
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 55.3 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 6:06 AM MDT.
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 around Wolf Point and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Great Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Belknap Agency
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 Fort Belknap Agency.
Malta
Havre station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolf Point and Great Falls. Straight-line distance: 265.81 mi (427.78 km).
#1 Wolf Point
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,722 |
| Coordinates | 48.0905700, -105.6405600 |
| Altitude | 609 |
| 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: 517 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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