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Driving Distance: Swift Current, SK to Dillon, MT

The drive from Swift Current, Saskatchewan to Dillon, Montana covers approximately 343 miles (552 km) and takes about 5 hours 30 minutes under normal conditions.

Primary Route

  1. SK-4 South from Swift Current to US border (~75 km / 47 mi)
  2. Cross at Monchy / Morgan Port of Entry (open 8 AM – 10 PM; check hours)
  3. MT-24 South / US-2 West through Glasgow, Malta
  4. US-191 South at Malta toward Lewistown
  5. US-87 South / MT-200 East via Lewistown
  6. I-15 South at Great Falls to Dillon

Border Crossing Details

DetailInfo
Port of EntryMonchy (SK) / Morgan (MT)
Hours (Typical)8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (seasonal variations)
Wait TimesUsually minimal (<15 min); check CBSA/CBP apps
DocumentsPassport or Enhanced DL; NEXUS/FAST if commercial
ProhibitedFirearms (without permit), fresh produce, meat, plants, cannabis

Key Stops & Services

  • Glasgow, MT (~100 mi from border): Full services, fuel, food, lodging, hospital
  • Malta, MT (~160 mi): Fuel, groceries, Bowdoin NWR nearby
  • Lewistown, MT (~240 mi): Full services, Charlie Russell Chew Choo dinner train
  • Great Falls, MT (~300 mi): Major city (60K), Malmstrom AFB, Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, full amenities

Seasonal Considerations

SeasonConditionsAdvice
Winter (Nov-Mar)Snow, ice, blizzards, -30°F possibleWinter tires, survival kit, check 511.alberta.ca / mdt.mt.gov/travinfo
Spring (Apr-May)Mud, flooding, potholesWatch for frost heaves, soft shoulders
Summer (Jun-Aug)Best conditions; thunderstormsPeak tourism; book lodging early
Fall (Sep-Oct)Good; early snow possibleExcellent travel window

Alternative: Fly

No direct flights. Nearest airports: YXC (Cranbrook, BC) or GTF (Great Falls, MT). Driving is typically faster door-to-door.

Bottom line: Scenic, low-traffic drive through Big Sky country. Plan for border hours, winter weather, and fuel stops in remote stretches.

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