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

591.9 miles 952.5 km · straight line
710.2 miles estimated 1143 km · driving distance
14h 17min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Jamestown, North Dakota?

The distance from Great Falls to Jamestown, North Dakota is 591.9 miles (952.5 km) as the crow flies. Jamestown, North Dakota is located E of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 710.2 miles, taking about 14h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana and Jamestown, North Dakota in North Dakota.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Falls and Jamestown, North Dakota. 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 Jamestown, North Dakota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 17min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 8min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 34min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Jamestown, North Dakota

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
Jamestown, North Dakota
46.91°N, 98.71°W
America/Chicago
429m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients