Great Falls to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1173.6 miles 1888.7 km · straight line
1307.4 miles actual route 2104 km · driving distance
23h 1min estimated drive time
$126 - $155 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Milwaukee?

The distance from Great Falls to Milwaukee is 1173.6 miles (1888.7 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located E of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1307.4 miles, taking about 23h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana and Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 1min $126 - $155 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 37min $105–$196* Budget
Train ~29h 55min $157–$458* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 391 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM