Missoula to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

933 miles 1501.5 km · straight line
1183.6 miles actual route 1904.9 km · driving distance
20h 44min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
173° S bearing direction

How far is Missoula from Phoenix?

The distance from Missoula to Phoenix is 933 miles (1501.5 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located S of Missoula. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1183.6 miles, taking about 20h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Missoula in Montana and Phoenix in Arizona.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Phoenix. 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 Missoula to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 44min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 53min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~26h 57min $142–$414* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Missoula & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Missoula
46.87°N, 114.00°W
America/Denver
978m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 311 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