Denver to Great Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

621.7 miles 1000.6 km · straight line
771 miles actual route 1240.8 km · driving distance
13h 14min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
332° NNW bearing direction

How far is Denver from Great Falls?

The distance from Denver to Great Falls is 621.7 miles (1000.6 km) as the crow flies. Great Falls is located NNW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 771 miles, taking about 13h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 14min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 53min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~17h 12min $93–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Great Falls

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM