Edmonton to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

461.7 miles 743 km · straight line
554 miles estimated 891.6 km · driving distance
11h 9min estimated drive time
CAD 90 - CAD 111 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
183° S bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Missoula?

The distance from Edmonton to Missoula is 461.7 miles (743 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located S of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 554 miles, taking about 11h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada, while Missoula is in Montana, United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Missoula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 9min CAD 90 - CAD 111 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 23min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 36min $66–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Missoula

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m 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 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients