Great Falls to Minot: Road Trip Guide & Distance

466.2 miles 750.2 km · straight line
559.4 miles estimated 900.2 km · driving distance
11h 15min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Minot?

The distance from Great Falls to Minot is 466.2 miles (750.2 km) as the crow flies. Minot is located E of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 559.4 miles, taking about 11h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana and Minot in North Dakota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Falls and Minot. 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 Minot

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 15min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 30min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 41min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Minot

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
Minot
48.23°N, 101.30°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 155 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients