Great Falls to Jefferson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1141.1 miles 1836.5 km · straight line
1369.4 miles estimated 2203.8 km · driving distance
27h 33min estimated drive time
$132 - $162 estimated fuel cost
~2h 48min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Jefferson City?

The distance from Great Falls to Jefferson City is 1141.1 miles (1836.5 km) as the crow flies. Jefferson City is located ESE of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1369.4 miles, taking about 27h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana and Jefferson City in Missouri.

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 Jefferson City. 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 Jefferson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 33min $132 - $162 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 4min $110–$205* Budget
Train ~35h 49min $164–$479* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Jefferson City

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 380 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients