Missoula to Tusayan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Missoula from Tusayan?

The distance from Missoula to Tusayan is 759.2 miles (1221.8 km) as the crow flies. Tusayan is located S of Missoula. By car, the driving distance is approximately 911.1 miles, taking about 18h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Missoula in Montana and Tusayan 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 Tusayan. 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.