Great Falls to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1018.3 miles 1638.8 km · straight line
1236.7 miles actual route 1990.3 km · driving distance
21h 43min estimated drive time
$119 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
119° ESE bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Kansas City?

The distance from Great Falls to Kansas City is 1018.3 miles (1638.8 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located ESE of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1236.7 miles, taking about 21h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana and Kansas 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 Kansas City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 43min $119 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 4min $99–$186* Budget
Train ~28h 14min $148–$433* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 339 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM