Arlington, Texas to Great Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1261.8 miles 2030.6 km · straight line
1514.1 miles estimated 2436.7 km · driving distance
30h 28min estimated drive time
$146 - $179 estimated fuel cost
~3h 2min flight time
328° NNW bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Great Falls?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Great Falls is 1261.8 miles (2030.6 km) as the crow flies. Great Falls is located NNW of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1514.1 miles, taking about 30h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas 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 Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Great Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 28min $146 - $179 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 34min $121–$227* Budget
Train ~39h 36min $182–$530* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Great Falls

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 421 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients