Brandon to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

675.7 miles 1087.4 km · straight line
810.8 miles estimated 1304.9 km · driving distance
16h 19min estimated drive time
CAD 131 - CAD 162 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Brandon from Missoula?

The distance from Brandon to Missoula is 675.7 miles (1087.4 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located WSW of Brandon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 810.8 miles, taking about 16h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Brandon is in Manitoba, Canada, while Missoula is in Montana, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Brandon 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 Brandon to Missoula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 19min CAD 131 - CAD 162 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 35min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~21h 13min $97–$284* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brandon & Missoula

Quick Facts

Brandon
49.85°N, 99.95°W
America/Winnipeg
383m 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 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients