Missoula to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Missoula from San Diego?
The distance from Missoula to San Diego is 992.2 miles (1596.8 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located S of Missoula. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1271.9 miles, taking about 21h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Missoula in Montana and San Diego in California.
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 San Diego. 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 San Diego
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 331 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
- You could travel this distance about 25.1 times to circle the Earth's equator