Mesa to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

936.7 miles 1507.5 km · straight line
1199.9 miles actual route 1931.1 km · driving distance
21h 4min estimated drive time
$115 - $142 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Missoula?

The distance from Mesa to Missoula is 936.7 miles (1507.5 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located N of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1199.9 miles, taking about 21h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona 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 Mesa 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 Mesa to Missoula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 4min $115 - $142 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 17min $96–$180* Budget
Train ~27h 23min $144–$420* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Missoula

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 312 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM