Furnace Creek to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Furnace Creek from Missoula?

The distance from Furnace Creek to Missoula is 734.5 miles (1182 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located N of Furnace Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 881.4 miles, taking about 17h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Furnace Creek in California 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Furnace Creek 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.