Driving from Alberta to Montana: City-Pair Times & Border Tips
Key City-to-City Estimates
| Alberta Origin | Montana Destination | Distance | Drive Time (normal) |
|---|
| Calgary | Great Falls | ~280 km / 175 mi | 3.5–4 hr |
| Edmonton | Billings | ~720 km / 450 mi | 7–8 hr |
| Banff | Missoula | ~450 km / 280 mi | 5–6 hr |
| Lethbridge | Bozeman | ~300 km / 185 mi | 3.5–4 hr |
| Medicine Hat | Havre | ~220 km / 135 mi | 2.5–3 hr |
| Fort McMurray | Glacier NP (West Glacier) | ~1,100 km / 680 mi | 12–13 hr |
Border Crossing Essentials
- Ports: Sweetgrass/Coutts (I-15), Wild Horse (US-89), Roosville (US-93), Piegan/Carway (US-89/AB-2).
- Documents: Passport / NEXUS / Enhanced Driver’s Licence. REAL ID not sufficient for land border.
- Wait Times: Check CBP / CBSA live feeds.
- Prohibited: Firearms (without ATF Form 6NIA), fresh fruit/veg/meat, cannabis, >10K cash undeclared.
Seasonal Caveats
- Winter (Nov–Mar): Snow, ice, blowing snow on I-15; carry chains, emergency kit.
- Summer: Construction zones, RV traffic, wildfire smoke.
Always verify conditions via 511 Alberta and MDT 511 Montana before departure.
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