Great Falls to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

870.7 miles 1401.2 km · straight line
1056.2 miles actual route 1699.8 km · driving distance
18h 26min estimated drive time
$102 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
114° ESE bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Omaha?

The distance from Great Falls to Omaha is 870.7 miles (1401.2 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located ESE of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1056.2 miles, taking about 18h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana and Omaha 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 Omaha. 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 Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 26min $102 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 7min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~23h 58min $127–$370* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Omaha

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 290 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM