Great Falls to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

885.9 miles 1425.7 km · straight line
1063 miles estimated 1710.8 km · driving distance
21h 23min estimated drive time
$102 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from St. Paul?

The distance from Great Falls to St. Paul is 885.9 miles (1425.7 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located E of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1063 miles, taking about 21h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana and St. Paul 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 St. Paul. 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 St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 23min $102 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 40min $85–$159* Budget
Train ~27h 48min $128–$372* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
St. Paul
44.95°N, 93.09°W
America/Chicago
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 295 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients