Jamestown, North Dakota to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jamestown, North Dakota from Missoula?

The distance from Jamestown, North Dakota to Missoula is 720.9 miles (1160.2 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located W of Jamestown, North Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 865.1 miles, taking about 17h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Jamestown, North Dakota in North Dakota 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 Jamestown, North Dakota 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.