Los Angeles to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

913 miles 1469.4 km · straight line
1210.9 miles actual route 1948.7 km · driving distance
20h 18min estimated drive time
$117 - $143 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Missoula?

The distance from Los Angeles to Missoula is 913 miles (1469.4 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located NNE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1210.9 miles, taking about 20h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Missoula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 18min $117 - $143 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 22min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~26h 23min $145–$424* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Missoula

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 304 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM