Albuquerque to Great Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Albuquerque from Great Falls?

The distance from Albuquerque to Great Falls is 890.7 miles (1433.5 km) as the crow flies. Great Falls is located NNW of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1217 miles, taking about 20h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Great Falls in Montana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Great Falls. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.