Great Falls to Willmar: Road Trip Guide & Distance

791.6 miles 1273.9 km · straight line
949.9 miles estimated 1528.7 km · driving distance
19h 7min estimated drive time
$91 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Willmar?

The distance from Great Falls to Willmar is 791.6 miles (1273.9 km) as the crow flies. Willmar is located E of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 949.9 miles, taking about 19h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana and Willmar 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 Willmar. 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 Willmar

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 7min $91 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 56min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~24h 51min $114–$332* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Willmar

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
Willmar
45.12°N, 95.04°W
America/Chicago
348m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients