Great Falls to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1103.4 miles 1775.8 km · straight line
1324.1 miles estimated 2131 km · driving distance
26h 38min estimated drive time
$127 - $157 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Great Falls to Madison, Wisconsin is 1103.4 miles (1775.8 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located E of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1324.1 miles, taking about 26h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana and Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin.

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 Madison, Wisconsin. 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 Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 38min $127 - $157 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 58min $106–$199* Budget
Train ~34h 37min $159–$463* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 368 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients