Trip from Warm Springs, 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

1h 32m

Distance

96.3 mi

155 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 26m ★

6 AM

1h 33m

8 AM

1h 47m

10 AM

1h 38m

12 PM

1h 36m

3 PM

1h 39m

5 PM

1h 46m

8 PM

1h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Warm Springs, MT to Missoula, MT covers 96.3 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, East Broadway Street, Van Buren Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.9 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

48.2 miles from Warm Springs, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 96.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 96.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and East Broadway Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.9 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 94.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and East Broadway Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Warm Springs, MT to Missoula, MT is easy. At 1h 32m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 95.3 miles (I 90 Business; US 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.5 miles (I 90 Bus; US 12 / Van Buren Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5

95.3 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | I 90 Business; US 12

Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 12 toward US 12 West, I 90 Business

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 12 West, I 90 Business

5

95.5 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | I 90 Bus; US 12 / Van Buren Street

Enter roundabout onto I 90 Bus; US 12 / Van Buren Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5

95.6 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | I 90 Bus; US 12 / Van Buren Street

Enter roundabout onto I 90 Bus; US 12 / Van Buren Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5

95.7 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | I 90 Bus; US 12 / East Broadway Street

Turn right onto I 90 Bus; US 12 / East Broadway Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	94.9 mi	1h 30m
East Broadway Street	0.6 mi	<1m
Van Buren Street	0.2 mi	<1m
I 90 Business	0.2 mi	<1m
Gas City Road	<0.1 mi	<1m
North Higgins Avenue	<0.1 mi	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 90 — 94.9 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warm Springs, MT and Missoula, MT.

1

Start on MT 48

512 ft · 12 sec · Gas City Road

2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

3

Merge onto I 90

95 mi · 1 hr 30 min · I 90

4

Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 12

0.2 mi · 26 sec · I 90 Business; US 12

Toward US 12 West, I 90 Business

5

Enter roundabout onto I 90 Bus; US 12

206 ft · 2 sec · Van Buren Street

6

Continue on I 90 Bus; US 12

212 ft · 3 sec · Van Buren Street

7

Enter roundabout onto I 90 Bus; US 12

92 ft · 1 sec · Van Buren Street

8

Continue on I 90 Bus; US 12

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Van Buren Street

9

Turn right onto I 90 Bus; US 12

0.6 mi · 55 sec · East Broadway Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

10

Turn right onto North Higgins Avenue

19 ft · 0 sec · North Higgins Avenue

11

Arrive at destination

North Higgins Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 48.2 miles from Warm Springs, MT, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.9 miles.

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 21 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.2 miles or 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 15m

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 Warm Springs, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Warm Springs, MT

This is one driving day of about 96.3 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Warm Springs, MT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 94.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.2 mi from Warm Springs, MT · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Seeley Lake, MT

48 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

Deer Lodge, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seeley Lake, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.2 miles from Warm Springs, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.9 miles.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Old Post

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Missoula, Montana

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 96.3

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+14065404433

Visit website

Zoo Thai

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Missoula, Montana

0.1 mi

The Camino

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Missoula, Montana

0.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Clyde Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Missoula, Montana

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96.3

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14065404481

Visit website

The Old Post

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+14065404433

Visit website

Zoo Thai

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14065404206

Visit website

The Camino

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $30 to $50 mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 3–10 pm

+14063171260

Visit website

The Greek Pastry Shop - #1 GYROS

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14065436843

Ciao Mambo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+14065430377

Visit website

Brasserie Porte Rouge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route Inexpensiv mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14065410231

Visit website

FINN

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+14065424660

Visit website

Parker's Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48.2

Drummond, Montana

Hours: 11:30 am–7 pm

+14062882333

Clyde Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14065404481

Visit website

BreatheEV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18442522083

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Caras Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14065434238

Visit website

Dragon Hollow Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 96.3

Missoula, MT

+14065498382

Visit website

Montana Natural History Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14063270405

Visit website

Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 13.8

Deer Lodge, Montana

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+14068462070

Visit website

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 96.3

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18002255355

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.26 one way

$30.52 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$16.00	$31.99
premium	$4.53	$17.18	$34.36
diesel	$5.61	$21.26	$42.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.9	$10.11	$4.62
Efficient EV	24.1	$8.43	$3.85
EV Truck/SUV	38.5	$13.48	$6.16

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Warm Springs, MT

Night in Warm Springs on Friday

Local time

11:12 PM

MDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Missoula, MT

Night in Missoula on Friday

Local time

11:12 PM

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

25 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

1h 32m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Warm Springs, MT to Missoula, MT covers 96.3 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, East Broadway Street, Van Buren Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 48.2 miles from Warm Springs, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Warm Springs, MT to Missoula, MT is easy. At 1h 32m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 95.3 miles (I 90 Business; US 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.5 miles (I 90 Bus; US 12 / Van Buren Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Warm Springs, 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Missoula, MT

Nearby Places

The Old Post

Clyde Coffee

The Old Post

Zoo Thai

The Camino

The Greek Pastry Shop - #1 GYROS

Ciao Mambo

Brasserie Porte Rouge

FINN

Parker's Restaurant

Clyde Coffee

BreatheEV Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Caras Park

Dragon Hollow Playground

Montana Natural History Center

Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Warm Springs, MT

Missoula, MT

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 32m on the road

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