Great Falls to Wenatchee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

420.7 miles 677 km · straight line
504.8 miles estimated 812.4 km · driving distance
10h 9min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Wenatchee?

The distance from Great Falls to Wenatchee is 420.7 miles (677 km) as the crow flies. Wenatchee is located W of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 504.8 miles, taking about 10h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana and Wenatchee in Washington.

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. 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 Wenatchee. 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 Wenatchee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 9min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 11min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 39min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Wenatchee

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
Wenatchee
47.42°N, 120.31°W
America/Los_Angeles
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients