Andover, Minnesota to Great Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

870.7 miles 1401.3 km · straight line
1044.9 miles estimated 1681.6 km · driving distance
21h 1min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Andover, Minnesota from Great Falls?

The distance from Andover, Minnesota to Great Falls is 870.7 miles (1401.3 km) as the crow flies. Great Falls is located WNW of Andover, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1044.9 miles, taking about 21h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Andover, Minnesota in Minnesota 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 Andover, Minnesota and Great Falls. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Andover, Minnesota to Great Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 1min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 13min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~27h 19min $125–$366* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Andover, Minnesota & Great Falls

Quick Facts

Andover, Minnesota
45.23°N, 93.29°W
America/Chicago
271m elevation
Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 290 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients