Memphis to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1479.1 miles 2380.4 km · straight line
1813.1 miles actual route 2917.9 km · driving distance
32h 17min estimated drive time
$174 - $215 estimated fuel cost
~3h 29min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Missoula?

The distance from Memphis to Missoula is 1479.1 miles (2380.4 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located NW of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1813.1 miles, taking about 32h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 29min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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 Memphis 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 Memphis to Missoula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 17min $174 - $215 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 44min $145–$272* Budget
Train ~41h 58min $218–$635* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Missoula

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 493 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 123 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM