Great Falls to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

977.9 miles 1573.8 km · straight line
1173.5 miles estimated 1888.6 km · driving distance
23h 36min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Great Falls to Saint Joseph is 977.9 miles (1573.8 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located ESE of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1173.5 miles, taking about 23h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

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 Saint Joseph. 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 Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 36min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 19min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~30h 41min $141–$411* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
Saint Joseph
39.77°N, 94.85°W
America/Chicago
270m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 326 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients