Great Falls to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

514 miles 827.2 km · straight line
641.6 miles actual route 1032.6 km · driving distance
11h 46min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Seattle?

The distance from Great Falls to Seattle is 514 miles (827.2 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located W of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 641.6 miles, taking about 11h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana and Seattle in Washington.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 46min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 7min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~15h 18min $77–$225* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Seattle

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM