Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7m
Distance
3.7 mi
6 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orchard Homes, MT
John De Leon
Missoula, MT
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The drive from Orchard Homes, MT to Missoula, MT covers 3.7 miles and takes about 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Broadway Street, South 3rd Street West, South Russell Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.2 miles on West Broadway Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7m. Total distance: 3.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 7m drive with frequent turns across 3.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
64 ft
Total Descent
19 ft
Highest Point
3,197 ft
~3.4 mi in
Elevation Range
44 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near South Reserve Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 7m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Reserve Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (South 3rd Street West): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (South Russell Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto South Reserve Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South 3rd Street West
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Russell Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North Higgins Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South 3rd Street West | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Russell Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 7th Street West | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Reserve Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Higgins Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Orchard Homes, MT and Missoula, MT.
Start on South 7th Street West
Turn left onto South Reserve Street
Turn right onto South 3rd Street West
Turn left onto South Russell Street
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto I 90 Bus
Turn left onto North Higgins Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$0.59 one way
$1.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $0.61 | $1.23 |
| premium | $4.53 | $0.66 | $1.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.82 | $1.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.39 | $0.18 |
| Efficient EV | 0.9 | 0 | $0.32 | $0.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.52 | $0.24 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Orchard Homes on Friday
Local time
10:52 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Areas Of Fog
Destination
Night in Missoula on Friday
Local time
10:52 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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