Origin
Roundup, MT
Late night in Roundup on Saturday
Local time
2:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roundup, MT to Missoula, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 29m
Distance
316 mi
509 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 16m
★
6 AM
5h 29m
8 AM
5h 56m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 36m
3 PM
5h 40m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roundup, MT
James Mirakian
Missoula, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Roundup, MT to Missoula, MT covers 316 miles and takes about 5h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Avenue West, 3rd Avenue Southwest, North Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
158 miles from Roundup, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 29m. Total distance: 316 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 29m drive with frequent turns across 316 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
1st Avenue West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roundup, MT to Missoula, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Avenue West | — | — |
| 3rd Avenue Southwest | — | — |
| North Front Street | — | — |
| North Montana Avenue | — | — |
| East Lyndale Avenue | — | — |
| Euclid Avenue | — | — |
| US 12 West | — | — |
| Van Buren Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
1st Avenue West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roundup, MT and Missoula, MT.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 1st Avenue West
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue West
3
Turn right
125 mi
·
2 hr 49 min
4
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
42 mi
·
46 min
·
3rd Avenue Southwest
5
Turn right onto North Front Street
33 mi
·
40 min
·
North Front Street
6
Turn right onto North Montana Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Montana Avenue
7
Continue on East Lyndale Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lyndale Avenue
8
Continue on Euclid Avenue
112 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
Euclid Avenue
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, I 90 Business
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 12 West, I 90 Business
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street
207 ft
·
3 sec
·
Van Buren Street
11
Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
Van Buren Street
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
Van Buren Street
13
Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Van Buren Street
14
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Broadway Street
15
Turn right onto North Higgins Avenue
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Higgins Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 158 miles from Roundup, MT, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 70 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Missoula, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Roundup, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Roundup, MT
This is one driving day of about 316 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Roundup, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 158 mi from Roundup, MT · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
158 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 158 miles from Roundup, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Missoula, MT
The final approach into Missoula, MT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Missoula, MT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.07 one way
$100.15 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $52.49 | $104.98 |
| premium | $4.53 | $56.37 | $112.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $69.77 | $139.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.8 | 1 | $33.18 | $15.17 |
| Efficient EV | 79 | 0 | $27.65 | $12.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 126.4 | 1 | $44.24 | $20.22 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Missoula, MT
Late night in Missoula on Saturday
Local time
2:58 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 29m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Roundup, MT to Missoula, MT covers 316 miles and takes about 5h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 1st Avenue West, 3rd Avenue Southwest, North Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 158 miles from Roundup, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roundup, MT to Missoula, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Roundup, MT to Missoula, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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