Apple Valley, Minnesota to Great Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

884.8 miles 1423.9 km · straight line
1061.7 miles estimated 1708.7 km · driving distance
21h 22min estimated drive time
$102 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Great Falls?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Great Falls is 884.8 miles (1423.9 km) as the crow flies. Great Falls is located WNW of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1061.7 miles, taking about 21h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley, Minnesota to Great Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 22min $102 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 38min $85–$159* Budget
Train ~27h 47min $127–$372* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & Great Falls

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m 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 295 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients