Gillette to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

447.6 miles 720.4 km · straight line
537.2 miles estimated 864.5 km · driving distance
10h 48min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Gillette from Missoula?

The distance from Gillette to Missoula is 447.6 miles (720.4 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located WNW of Gillette. By car, the driving distance is approximately 537.2 miles, taking about 10h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Gillette in Wyoming and Missoula in Montana.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gillette 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 Gillette to Missoula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 48min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 58min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 16min $64–$188* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gillette & Missoula

Quick Facts

Gillette
44.29°N, 105.50°W
America/Denver
1388m 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 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients