Time and Distance of the Expedition
On May 14, 1804, Lewis and Clark set sail on an expediton to discover a route to the Pacific Ocean. Over a long agonizing journey, they finally arrived at the Pacific in early November, 1805. The route from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean is approximately 3,700 miles. One their way home the Missouri River flowed well making it possible for them to travel up to 70 miles per a day. They arrived home in St. Louis on September 23, 1806. The total distance traveled from St. Louis, to the Pacific Ocean, and back to St. Louis is just over 7,000 miles.
Lewis and Clark drew over 140 maps of the route to the Pacific Ocean. In total, 59 people and one dog made the journey, and only one member died.
On May 14, 1804, Lewis and Clark set sail on an expediton to discover a route to the Pacific Ocean. Over a long agonizing journey, they finally arrived at the Pacific in early November, 1805. The route from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean is approximately 3,700 miles. One their way home the Missouri River flowed well making it possible for them to travel up to 70 miles per a day. They arrived home in St. Louis on September 23, 1806. The total distance traveled from St. Louis, to the Pacific Ocean, and back to St. Louis is just over 7,000 miles.
Lewis and Clark drew over 140 maps of the route to the Pacific Ocean. In total, 59 people and one dog made the journey, and only one member died.
This page was made by Jennifer Haus.