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

1269 miles 2042.2 km · straight line
1545.5 miles actual route 2487.3 km · driving distance
27h 28min estimated drive time
$149 - $183 estimated fuel cost
~3h 3min flight time
328° NNW bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Great Falls?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Great Falls is 1269 miles (2042.2 km) as the crow flies. Great Falls is located NNW of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1545.5 miles, taking about 27h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, 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 Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Great Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 28min $149 - $183 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 58min $124–$232* Budget
Train ~35h 42min $185–$541* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Great Falls

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 423 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 106 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM