Duluth, Minnesota to Great Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

901.1 miles 1450.2 km · straight line
1081.3 miles estimated 1740.2 km · driving distance
21h 45min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Great Falls?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Great Falls is 901.1 miles (1450.2 km) as the crow flies. Great Falls is located W of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1081.3 miles, taking about 21h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota 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 Duluth, Minnesota 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 Duluth, Minnesota to Great Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 45min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 6min $87–$162* Budget
Train ~28h 17min $130–$378* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & Great Falls

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m 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 300 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients