How far is Forsyth, MT from Missoula, MT?
The driving distance from Forsyth, MT to Missoula, MT is about 443.8 miles (714.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 349.9 miles (563.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forsyth and Missoula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forsyth and Missoula.
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Start on the route
25 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto North 10th Avenue
46 m · 9 sec · North 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp left
1414 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp right
1647 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 1 hr 38 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 · 26 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 · 4 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 Forsyth and Missoula.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Main Street
Continue straight
113 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Forsyth and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow near Missoula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forsyth to Missoula?
The road trip is about 443.8 miles (714.2 km) and usually takes 06h 42m 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?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221.7 miles from Forsyth and 222.1 miles from Missoula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 349.9 miles (563.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.9 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 $60.96 one way or $121.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Forsyth and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow near Missoula.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
Livingston, MT
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forsyth and Missoula. Straight-line distance: 349.9 mi (563.11 km).
#1 Forsyth
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
| Population | 1,752 |
| Coordinates | 46.2663800, -106.6778100 |
| Altitude | 768 |
| 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: 714 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 32m |
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 | $60.96 | $121.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $66.26 | $132.51 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $71.24 | $142.47 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $84.75 | $169.50 |
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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