Colorado Springs to Great Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

681.5 miles 1096.7 km · straight line
839.3 miles actual route 1350.8 km · driving distance
14h 28min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
334° NNW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Great Falls?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Great Falls is 681.5 miles (1096.7 km) as the crow flies. Great Falls is located NNW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 839.3 miles, taking about 14h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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 Colorado Springs and Great Falls. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Great Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 28min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 22min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~18h 48min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Great Falls

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM