Great Falls to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Great Falls from Rapid City?

The distance from Great Falls to Rapid City is 454.6 miles (731.6 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located ESE of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 545.5 miles, taking about 10h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana and Rapid City in South 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 Rapid City. 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.