Appleton to Great Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1119 miles 1800.8 km · straight line
1342.8 miles estimated 2161 km · driving distance
27h 1min estimated drive time
$129 - $159 estimated fuel cost
~2h 45min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Great Falls?

The distance from Appleton to Great Falls is 1119 miles (1800.8 km) as the crow flies. Great Falls is located WNW of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1342.8 miles, taking about 27h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin 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 Appleton 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 Appleton to Great Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 1min $129 - $159 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 25min $107–$201* Budget
Train ~35h 7min $161–$470* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Great Falls

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m 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 373 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients