Davenport to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1212.4 miles 1951.1 km · straight line
1454.8 miles estimated 2341.3 km · driving distance
29h 16min estimated drive time
$140 - $172 estimated fuel cost
~2h 56min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Missoula?

The distance from Davenport to Missoula is 1212.4 miles (1951.1 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located WNW of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1454.8 miles, taking about 29h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 56min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa 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 Davenport 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 Davenport to Missoula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 16min $140 - $172 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 7min $116–$218* Budget
Train ~38h 3min $175–$509* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Missoula

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m 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 404 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients