Great Falls to Winona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

974.1 miles 1567.7 km · straight line
1168.9 miles estimated 1881.2 km · driving distance
23h 31min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Winona?

The distance from Great Falls to Winona is 974.1 miles (1567.7 km) as the crow flies. Winona is located E of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1168.9 miles, taking about 23h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana and Winona 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 Winona. 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 Winona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 31min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 13min $94–$175* Budget
Train ~30h 34min $140–$409* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Winona

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
Winona
44.05°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 325 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients