Missoula to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1328.2 miles 2137.5 km · straight line
1593.8 miles estimated 2565 km · driving distance
32h 4min estimated drive time
$153 - $189 estimated fuel cost
~3h 10min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Missoula from St. Louis?

The distance from Missoula to St. Louis is 1328.2 miles (2137.5 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located ESE of Missoula. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1593.8 miles, taking about 32h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 10min. Both are located in United States — Missoula in Montana and St. Louis in Missouri.

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 St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 4min $153 - $189 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 29min $128–$239* Budget
Train ~41h 41min $191–$558* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Missoula & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Missoula
46.87°N, 114.00°W
America/Denver
978m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 443 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients