How far is Clancy, MT from Missoula, MT?

The driving distance from Clancy, MT to Missoula, MT is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.65 mi
02h 00m
Flight
99.25 mi
159.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.25 mi
Kilometers
159.73 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.65 mi
Kilometers
202.21 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Missoula
Wed, Apr 22, 7:58 PM MDT
Return by in Clancy
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clancy
2026-04-22T17:57
Arrive Missoula
Wed, Apr 22, 7:58 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clancy
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dutton
MT

Town of the United States

From Clancy
63.1 mi
01h 00m
To Missoula
62.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clancy and Missoula.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clancy and Missoula.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    45 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Clancy Street

    634 ft · 17 sec · East Clancy Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Railroad Way

    1868 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Way

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Street

    1483 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cedar Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Last Chance Gulch Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Last Chance Gulch Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Lyndale Avenue

    2353 ft · 1 min · West Lyndale Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Euclid Avenue

    111.6 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Euclid Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, I 90 Business

    1037 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Van Buren Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street

    28 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    583 ft · 11 sec · Van Buren Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    3078 ft · 55 sec · East Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Higgins Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · North Higgins Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Higgins Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clancy and Missoula.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Euclid Avenue
112 mi · 89%
Railroad Way
11.2 mi · 9%
Cedar Street
1.07 mi · 1%
North Last Chance Gulch Street
0.81 mi · 1%
East Broadway Street
0.58 mi
West Lyndale Avenue
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Euclid Avenue

Continue on Euclid Avenue

112 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dutton
01h 00m from Clancy
Leave By
2:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clancy and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Missoula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clancy to Missoula?

The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Clancy and 62.6 miles from Missoula.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.25 one way or $34.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Clancy and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Missoula.

Stop Ideas Near Dutton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dutton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dutton.

BUS

Butte, MT

74 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Missoula, MT

87 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clancy and Missoula. Straight-line distance: 99.25 mi (159.73 km).

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#1 Clancy

Census designated place

Population1,661
Coordinates46.4652100, -111.9863800
Altitude1293
CountryUnited States
Missoula

#2 Missoula

The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.

Population76,848
Coordinates46.8721500, -113.9940000
Altitude978
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-111.986405, 46.465213)
End: North Higgins Avenue (-113.994022, 46.872156)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.78 L · about $17.25
Round trip
$34.49
8.86 gal · 33.56 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.25 $34.49
Mid-grade $4.23 $18.74 $37.49
Premium $4.55 $20.15 $40.30
Diesel $5.41 $23.98 $47.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Clancy and Missoula. The current time is 17:57:50.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.