How did Lewis and Clark know how far they had traveled?

A few months later in the middle of October, Lt. William Clark offered to join him in his journey at Camp Dubois, in an area now known as Indiana. Once the two men ... While there is no definitive answer as to how many miles they traveled, it is estimated to be approximately 7,690 miles total. read more

In September of 1806, Lewis and Clark returned back to Saint Louis from Oregon and ended their journey. This amazing duo kept fairly meticulous record and maps of their travels. While there is no definitive answer as to how many miles they traveled, it is estimated to be approximately 7,690 miles total. read more

Lewis and Clark traveled more than 8,000 miles in less than two and one-half years, losing only one member of their party, at a total cost to the American taxpayer of $40,000. The significance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition was far reaching. read more