Missoula to Peoria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1284.1 miles 2066.5 km · straight line
1540.9 miles estimated 2479.8 km · driving distance
31h 0min estimated drive time
$148 - $183 estimated fuel cost
~3h 5min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Missoula from Peoria?

The distance from Missoula to Peoria is 1284.1 miles (2066.5 km) as the crow flies. Peoria is located E of Missoula. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1540.9 miles, taking about 31h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 5min. Both are located in United States — Missoula in Montana and Peoria in Illinois.

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 Missoula and Peoria. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Missoula to Peoria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 0min $148 - $183 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 12min $123–$231* Budget
Train ~40h 18min $185–$539* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Missoula & Peoria

Quick Facts

Missoula
46.87°N, 114.00°W
America/Denver
978m elevation
Peoria
40.69°N, 89.59°W
America/Chicago
153m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 428 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients