Las Vegas to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

741.8 miles 1193.8 km · straight line
942.1 miles actual route 1516.2 km · driving distance
15h 27min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Missoula?

The distance from Las Vegas to Missoula is 741.8 miles (1193.8 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located N of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 942.1 miles, taking about 15h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 Las Vegas and Missoula. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Las Vegas to Missoula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 27min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 32min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~20h 5min $113–$330* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Missoula

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM