How far is Baker, MT from Missoula, MT?
The driving distance from Baker, MT to Missoula, MT is about 566 miles (910.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 461.8 miles (743.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baker and Missoula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baker and Missoula.
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Start on 6th Street West
100 m · 20 sec · 6th Street West
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Turn left
75.8 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the ramp left
141.1 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
112.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, I 90 Business
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street
63 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street
65 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street
28 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street
583 ft · 11 sec · Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
3078 ft · 55 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Higgins Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · North Higgins Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Higgins Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baker and Missoula.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
6th Street West
Take the ramp left
141 mi · 02h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Baker and Sunny near Missoula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baker to Missoula?
The road trip is about 566 miles (910.9 km) and usually takes 08h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Absarokee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 282.7 miles from Baker and 283.3 miles from Missoula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 461.8 miles (743.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.74 one way or $155.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 177.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baker and Sunny near Missoula.
Stop Ideas Near Absarokee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Absarokee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baker and Missoula. Straight-line distance: 461.79 mi (743.18 km).
#1 Baker
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 1,897 |
| Coordinates | 46.3669500, -104.2846600 |
| Altitude | 895 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Missoula
The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.
| Population | 76,848 |
| Coordinates | 46.8721500, -113.9940000 |
| Altitude | 978 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Higgins Avenue (-113.994022, 46.872156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 911 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $77.74 | $155.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $84.49 | $168.99 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $90.84 | $181.69 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $108.08 | $216.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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