Andover, Minnesota to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

996.5 miles 1603.7 km · straight line
1195.8 miles estimated 1924.4 km · driving distance
24h 3min estimated drive time
$115 - $142 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Andover, Minnesota from Missoula?

The distance from Andover, Minnesota to Missoula is 996.5 miles (1603.7 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located WNW of Andover, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1195.8 miles, taking about 24h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Andover, Minnesota in Minnesota and Missoula in Montana.

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. 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. 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 Andover, Minnesota and Missoula. 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 Andover, Minnesota to Missoula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 3min $115 - $142 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 52min $96–$179* Budget
Train ~31h 16min $143–$419* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Andover, Minnesota & Missoula

Quick Facts

Andover, Minnesota
45.23°N, 93.29°W
America/Chicago
271m elevation
Missoula
46.87°N, 114.00°W
America/Denver
978m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 332 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients