Hastings, Nebraska to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

890 miles 1432.3 km · straight line
1068 miles estimated 1718.8 km · driving distance
21h 29min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
304° NW bearing direction

How far is Hastings, Nebraska from Missoula?

The distance from Hastings, Nebraska to Missoula is 890 miles (1432.3 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located NW of Hastings, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1068 miles, taking about 21h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Hastings, Nebraska in Nebraska 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 Hastings, Nebraska 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 Hastings, Nebraska to Missoula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 29min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 47min $85–$160* Budget
Train ~27h 56min $128–$374* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hastings, Nebraska & Missoula

Quick Facts

Hastings, Nebraska
40.59°N, 98.39°W
America/Chicago
587m 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 297 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients