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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Great Falls and Missoula is 133.69 miles (215.16 km).

Flight distance from Great Falls, MT to Missoula, MT is 133.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Great Falls to Missoula with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Great Falls, Montana to Missoula, Montana is: 167.49 miles (269.55 km) by car.

Driving from Great Falls to Missoula will take approximately 02 hours 55 minutes.

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#1 Great Falls

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

Population 58353
GPS Coordinates 47°30'1"N 111°18'3"W
Latitude 47.5002400
Longitude -111.3008100
Altitude 1015
Country United States
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#2 Missoula

The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana. It is located on the Clark Fork River in western Montana. Missoula is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites

Population 76848
GPS Coordinates 46°52'20"N 113°59'38"W
Latitude 46.8721500
Longitude -113.9940000
Altitude 978
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Great Falls and Missoula

The distance between Great Falls and Missoula is 270 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 59 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Great Falls and Missoula. The current time is 09:33:17.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 11 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.37 liters (5.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Great Falls and Missoula.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Great Falls to Missoula is $22.78 (diesel $28.28).

Montana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.86 $4.15 $4.45 $4.79
Total $22.78 $24.52 $26.27 $28.28

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Montana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.855 (Diesel $4.785) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Great Falls and Missoula (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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