Chaska to Great Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

865.6 miles 1393.1 km · straight line
1038.7 miles estimated 1671.7 km · driving distance
20h 54min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Chaska from Great Falls?

The distance from Chaska to Great Falls is 865.6 miles (1393.1 km) as the crow flies. Great Falls is located WNW of Chaska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1038.7 miles, taking about 20h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Chaska 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 Chaska 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 Chaska to Great Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 54min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 5min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~27h 10min $125–$364* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chaska & Great Falls

Quick Facts

Chaska
44.79°N, 93.60°W
America/Chicago
223m 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 289 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients