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

856.4 miles 1378.3 km · straight line
1027.7 miles estimated 1654 km · driving distance
20h 41min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Great Falls to Lincoln, Nebraska is 856.4 miles (1378.3 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located ESE of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1027.7 miles, taking about 20h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana and Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 41min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 49min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~26h 53min $123–$360* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 285 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients