Missoula to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1010.8 miles 1626.8 km · straight line
1213 miles estimated 1952.2 km · driving distance
24h 24min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Missoula from St. Paul?

The distance from Missoula to St. Paul is 1010.8 miles (1626.8 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located E of Missoula. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1213 miles, taking about 24h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Missoula in Montana and St. Paul in Minnesota.

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. Paul. 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. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 24min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 17min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~31h 43min $146–$425* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Missoula & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Missoula
46.87°N, 114.00°W
America/Denver
978m elevation
St. Paul
44.95°N, 93.09°W
America/Chicago
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 337 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients