Brandon to Great Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

541.9 miles 872.1 km · straight line
650.3 miles estimated 1046.5 km · driving distance
13h 5min estimated drive time
CAD 105 - CAD 130 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Brandon from Great Falls?

The distance from Brandon to Great Falls is 541.9 miles (872.1 km) as the crow flies. Great Falls is located WSW of Brandon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 650.3 miles, taking about 13h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Brandon is in Manitoba, Canada, while Great Falls is in Montana, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brandon 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 Brandon to Great Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 5min CAD 105 - CAD 130 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 42min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 1min $78–$228* Comfort

Quick Facts

Brandon
49.85°N, 99.95°W
America/Winnipeg
383m 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 181 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients