Great Falls to Shakopee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

869 miles 1398.5 km · straight line
1042.8 miles estimated 1678.2 km · driving distance
20h 59min estimated drive time
$100 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Shakopee?

The distance from Great Falls to Shakopee is 869 miles (1398.5 km) as the crow flies. Shakopee is located E of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1042.8 miles, taking about 20h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana and Shakopee in Minnesota.

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 Shakopee. 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 Shakopee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 59min $100 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 11min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~27h 17min $125–$365* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Shakopee

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
Shakopee
44.80°N, 93.53°W
America/Chicago
229m 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 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients