Missoula, MT Road Trips

With 11 routes heading out and 12 heading in, Missoula, MT works well as a modest departure point in the Mountain West. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 118-mile quick runs to 488-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Missoula, MT head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

23

Longest Drive

566.5 mi

Baker, MT

Quickest Drive

1h 54m

Butte, MT

Plan Around Missoula, MT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Missoula, MT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Baker, MT to Missoula, MT 566.5 mi · 10h 1m Billings, MT to Missoula, MT 345.4 mi · 5h 1m Fort Belknap Agency, MT to Missoula, MT 323.4 mi · 5h 44m Lewistown, MT to Missoula, MT 271.9 mi · 4h 42m

Continue From Missoula, MT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Missoula, MT to Miles City, MT 488 mi · 8h 12m Missoula, MT to Fort Belknap Agency, MT 324.2 mi · 6h 6m Missoula, MT to Havre, MT 277.3 mi · 4h 43m Missoula, MT to Livingston, MT 227.2 mi · 3h 20m

Trips from Missoula, MT

Missoula, MT to Miles City, MT

488 mi 8h 12m

Missoula, MT to Fort Belknap Agency, MT

324.2 mi 6h 6m

Missoula, MT to Havre, MT

277.3 mi 4h 43m

Missoula, MT to Livingston, MT

227.2 mi 3h 20m

Missoula, MT to South Browning, MT

205.2 mi 4h 19m

Missoula, MT to Eureka, MT

185.8 mi 3h 48m

Missoula, MT to Dillon, MT

171.4 mi 2h 46m

Missoula, MT to Great Falls, MT

167.8 mi 2h 52m

Missoula, MT to Choteau, MT

161.6 mi 3h 8m

Missoula, MT to East Helena, MT

119.2 mi 2h 10m

Missoula, MT to Butte, MT

118 mi 1h 54m

Driving from Missoula, MT

The typical drive from Missoula, MT covers about 222 miles and takes around 3h 56m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 488 miles (8h 12m), while the shortest is just 118 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Missoula, MT most often head toward Miles City, MT (488 mi, 8h 12m), Fort Belknap Agency, MT (324.2 mi, 6h 6m), Havre, MT (277.3 mi, 4h 43m), Livingston, MT (227.2 mi, 3h 20m), and South Browning, MT (205.2 mi, 4h 19m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 222-mile drive from Missoula, MT, expect to burn about 8.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving Missoula, MT and 12 routes heading into Missoula, MT, covering 23 total connections. Distances range from 118 to 488 miles.

The longest mapped route from Missoula, MT covers 488 miles and takes approximately 8h 12m. Shorter options start at just 118 miles.

The average route from Missoula, MT runs about 222 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Missoula, MT include Miles City, MT, Fort Belknap Agency, MT, Havre, MT and Livingston, MT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.