How far is Glasgow, MT from Missoula, MT?

The driving distance from Glasgow, MT to Missoula, MT is about 435.3 miles (700.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 355.1 miles (571.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
435.25 mi
07h 24m
Flight
355.05 mi
571.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
355.05 mi
Kilometers
571.39 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
435.25 mi
Kilometers
700.46 km
Drive Time
07h 24m

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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 07h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Missoula
Sat, Apr 18, 1:24 PM MDT
Return by in Glasgow
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glasgow
2026-04-18T05:59
Arrive Missoula
Sat, Apr 18, 1:24 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:24 PM to 2:54 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glasgow
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Fort Benton
MT

City in Montana, USA

From Glasgow
217.7 mi
03h 42m
To Missoula
217.5 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street North

    12 m · 8 sec · 6th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

    945 ft · 12 sec · 1st Avenue North

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 2

    28.9 mi · 33 min · Highway 2

  4. 4

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    40.3 mi · 46 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on North 1st Street East

    92.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · North 1st Street East

  6. 6

    Turn left

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  7. 7

    Continue on 15th Street Northeast

    91 m · 6 sec · 15th Street Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Smelter Avenue Northeast

    2860 ft · 43 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Central Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    9.4 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    148.3 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

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

    1037 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Van Buren Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street

    28 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    583 ft · 11 sec · Van Buren Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    3078 ft · 55 sec · East Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Higgins Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · North Higgins Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Higgins Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
162 mi · 37%
North 1st Street East
92.2 mi · 21%
Lewis and Clark Trail
40.3 mi · 9%
Highway 2
28.9 mi · 7%
Central Avenue West
1.47 mi
3rd Street Northwest
1.44 mi
Longest Stretch

First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right

148 mi · 02h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.2 mi
355.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Benton
03h 42m from Glasgow
Leave By
9:12 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glasgow and Sunny near Missoula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 435.3 miles (700.5 km) and usually takes 07h 24m 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?

Fort Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217.7 miles from Glasgow and 217.5 miles from Missoula.

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

The direct path is about 355.1 miles (571.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.2 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 $59.80 one way or $119.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glasgow and Sunny near Missoula.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Benton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Benton, 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 Fort Benton.

RAIL

Havre station

110 mi away
235 Main Street
RAIL

Shelby

116 mi away
230 W Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow and Missoula. Straight-line distance: 355.05 mi (571.39 km).

Glasgow

#1 Glasgow

Town in Montana

Population3,315
Coordinates48.1969600, -106.6367100
Altitude638
CountryUnited States
Missoula

#2 Missoula

The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.

Population76,848
Coordinates46.8721500, -113.9940000
Altitude978
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street North (-106.636695, 48.196956)
End: North Higgins Avenue (-113.994022, 46.872156)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 700 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.36 gal
58.14 L · about $59.80
Round trip
$119.59
30.72 gal · 116.28 L
Estimated CO2
136.5 kg one way
Round trip: 273 kg / 602 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $59.80 $119.59
Mid-grade $4.23 $64.99 $129.98
Premium $4.55 $69.87 $139.75
Diesel $5.41 $83.13 $166.26

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Glasgow and Missoula. The current time is 05:59:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.