Road Trips from Great Falls, MT
Great Falls is a solid launchpad for exploring Montana, whether you're after a quick escape or a longer haul. You've got options ranging from short, half-day hops to nearby towns with parks, to longer drives that get you over 200 miles away. The terrain is often gently rolling, with a mix of highway and surface road profiles. If you're looking for nature, several routes offer proximity to parks, including Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks.
Total Routes
13
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
13
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
10 total in this range
Glasgow, MT
5h 8m271.8 mi one way
At 271.8 miles and 5.1 hours, this route scores a 10. It mixes highway and surface roads, traversing gently rolling terrain. It’s one of your furthest destinations, to the northeast.
West Yellowstone, MT
4h 52m269.1 mi one way
This is your longest option at 269.1 miles, taking 4.9 hours with a top drive score of 10. Primarily highway, it’s the only route directly linked to Yellowstone National Park.
Red Lodge, MT
5h 11m261 mi one way
West Glendive, MT
6h 27m350.2 mi one way
The longest trip at 350.2 miles, taking 6.5 hours with a drive score of 8. This mostly highway route traverses gently rolling terrain and heads east.
Laurel, MT
4h 21m229.2 mi one way
This 229.2-mile drive takes 4.4 hours and scores an 8. It’s a mostly highway route heading south, comparable in distance to Kalispell but without direct park access.
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Glasgow, MT
5h 8m271.8 mi one way
West Yellowstone, MT
4h 52m269.1 mi one way
Malta, MT
3h 48m202 mi one way
Dillon, MT
3h 37m218.2 mi one way
Glasgow, MT
5h 8m271.8 mi one way
West Yellowstone, MT
4h 52m269.1 mi one way
Malta, MT
3h 48m202 mi one way
Dillon, MT
3h 37m218.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives offer gently rolling terrain and potential park access. Shorter trips to Cascade or South Browning are feasible.
Summer
Summer is ideal for longer drives like West Yellowstone or Kalispell, with access to major parks.
Fall
Fall colors might be visible on the gently rolling terrain of routes like Lewistown or Orchard Homes.
Winter
Winter travel on these routes may be impacted by weather, especially longer drives.
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