Death Valley to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Death Valley from Missoula?

The distance from Death Valley to Missoula is 730.1 miles (1175 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located N of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 876.1 miles, taking about 17h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley 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 Death Valley 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.