Long Beach, California to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

931.4 miles 1499 km · straight line
1224.6 miles actual route 1970.8 km · driving distance
20h 39min estimated drive time
$118 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Missoula?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Missoula is 931.4 miles (1499 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located NNE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1224.6 miles, taking about 20h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California 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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California to Missoula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 39min $118 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 47min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~26h 51min $147–$429* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Missoula

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 310 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM