Great Falls to Hastings, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

798 miles 1284.2 km · straight line
957.5 miles estimated 1541 km · driving distance
19h 16min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
122° ESE bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Hastings, Nebraska?

The distance from Great Falls to Hastings, Nebraska is 798 miles (1284.2 km) as the crow flies. Hastings, Nebraska is located ESE of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 957.5 miles, taking about 19h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana and Hastings, Nebraska in Nebraska.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Great Falls and Hastings, Nebraska. 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 Great Falls to Hastings, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 16min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 7min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~25h 3min $115–$335* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Hastings, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
Hastings, Nebraska
40.59°N, 98.39°W
America/Chicago
587m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 266 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients