Colorado Springs to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

723.3 miles 1164 km · straight line
964.9 miles actual route 1552.9 km · driving distance
16h 0min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
323° NW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Missoula?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Missoula is 723.3 miles (1164 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located NW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 964.9 miles, taking about 16h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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 Colorado Springs and Missoula. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Missoula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 0min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 12min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~20h 48min $116–$338* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Missoula

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 241 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM