How far is Eureka, MT from Missoula, MT?
The driving distance from Eureka, MT to Missoula, MT is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lake County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eureka and Missoula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eureka and Missoula.
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Start on 2nd Street
30 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Dewey Avenue
600 ft · 21 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Continue on Riverside Drive
46.4 mi · 51 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Twin Bridges Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Twin Bridges Road
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Turn straight onto Lodgepole Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lodgepole Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farm To Market Road
11.6 mi · 16 min · Farm To Market Road
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Continue on Three Mile Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Three Mile Drive
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Take the ramp right toward US 93 ALT
1609 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kalispell Bypass
3.5 mi · 4 min · Kalispell Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kalispell Bypass
49 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass
1.6 km · 1 min · Kalispell Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kalispell Bypass
47 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass
1303 ft · 29 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Turn right onto US 93 South
1967 ft · 32 sec · US 93 South
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Turn left onto Snowline Lane
1.6 km · 4 min · Snowline Lane
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Turn right onto Demersville Road
1311 ft · 59 sec · Demersville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rocky Cliff Drive
89 m · 20 sec · Rocky Cliff Drive
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Turn left onto US 93 South
107.4 mi · 2 hr 12 min · US 93 South
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Continue on West Broadway Street
925 ft · 24 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
733 ft · 18 sec · West Broadway Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Missoula
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Orange Street
1178 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Orange Street
29 m · 2 sec · North Orange Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Orange Street
2690 ft · 1 min · North Orange Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1172 ft · 29 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left 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 Eureka and Missoula.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 93 South
Turn left onto US 93 South
107 mi · 02h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eureka 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 Eureka to Missoula?
The road trip is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Polson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Eureka and 93.2 miles from Missoula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.62 one way or $51.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Eureka and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Missoula.
Stop Ideas Near Polson
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 Polson.
Essex
Whitefish station
West Glacier
Missoula, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eureka and Missoula. Straight-line distance: 147.15 mi (236.82 km).
#1 Eureka
Town in Lincoln County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,445 |
| Coordinates | 48.8799600, -115.0535000 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| 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: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $25.62 | $51.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $27.84 | $55.68 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $29.93 | $59.86 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $35.61 | $71.22 |
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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