Weekend Drives from Missoula, MT
Routes
8
Avg Distance
143 mi
Avg Drive
2h 35m
Destinations
8
Missoula, MT sits within easy reach of 10 different destinations, all doable in a day. With 10 routes under 4 hours one way, you have options ranging from quick escapes to fuller day trips averaging 141 miles.
Planning Tips
- Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Missoula, MT — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
- Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
- Check fuel prices at your destination versus Missoula, MT — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 mapped routes from Missoula, MT that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 10 unique destinations. Average distance is about 141 miles one way.
Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.
Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.
All Weekend Drives
Missoula, MT → Warm Springs, MT
96.1 mi
1h 32m
Score: 8/10
Missoula, MT → Butte, MT
118 mi
1h 54m
Score: 8/10
Missoula, MT → East Helena, MT
119.2 mi
2h 10m
Score: 9/10
Missoula, MT → Clancy, MT
126.1 mi
2h 14m
Score: 9/10
Missoula, MT → Dillon, MT
171.4 mi
2h 46m
Score: 10/10
Missoula, MT → Choteau, MT
161.6 mi
3h 8m
Score: 9/10
Missoula, MT → Great Falls, MT
165.9 mi
3h 8m
Score: 8/10
Missoula, MT → Eureka, MT
185.8 mi
3h 48m
Score: 8/10