Deadwood to Great Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

422.7 miles 680.3 km · straight line
507.3 miles estimated 816.4 km · driving distance
10h 12min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Deadwood from Great Falls?

The distance from Deadwood to Great Falls is 422.7 miles (680.3 km) as the crow flies. Great Falls is located WNW of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 507.3 miles, taking about 10h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Deadwood in South Dakota and Great Falls in Montana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 12min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 14min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 41min $61–$178* Comfort

Quick Facts

Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m 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 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients