Dickinson, North Dakota to Great Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

401.7 miles 646.5 km · straight line
482.1 miles estimated 775.8 km · driving distance
9h 42min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Dickinson, North Dakota from Great Falls?

The distance from Dickinson, North Dakota to Great Falls is 401.7 miles (646.5 km) as the crow flies. Great Falls is located W of Dickinson, North Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 482.1 miles, taking about 9h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Dickinson, North Dakota in North 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 Dickinson, North Dakota 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 Dickinson, North Dakota to Great Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 42min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 38min $39–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 13min $58–$169* Comfort

Quick Facts

Dickinson, North Dakota
46.88°N, 102.79°W
America/Denver
735m 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 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients