Estes Park to Great Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

569.6 miles 916.7 km · straight line
683.5 miles estimated 1100 km · driving distance
13h 45min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
332° NNW bearing direction

How far is Estes Park from Great Falls?

The distance from Estes Park to Great Falls is 569.6 miles (916.7 km) as the crow flies. Great Falls is located NNW of Estes Park. By car, the driving distance is approximately 683.5 miles, taking about 13h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Estes Park 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 Estes Park 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 Estes Park to Great Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 45min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 30min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 53min $82–$239* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Estes Park & Great Falls

Quick Facts

Estes Park
40.38°N, 105.52°W
America/Denver
2293m 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 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients