How far is Lakeside, MT from Missoula, MT?
The driving distance from Lakeside, MT to Missoula, MT is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeside and Missoula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside and Missoula.
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Start on the route
97.5 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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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 Lakeside and Missoula.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
97.5 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Lakeside and Sunny near Missoula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeside to Missoula?
The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Ronan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Lakeside and 53.7 miles from Missoula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.99 one way or $33.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Lakeside and Sunny near Missoula.
Stop Ideas Near Ronan
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 Ronan.
Missoula, MT
Essex
Whitefish station
West Glacier
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and Missoula. Straight-line distance: 80 mi (128.74 km).
#1 Lakeside
Located along the western edge of Flathead Lake in Flathead County, this community rests at an elevation of 2,910 feet within the larger Flathead Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.0193900, -114.2245700 |
| Altitude | 887 |
| 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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $4.49 | $16.99 | $33.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $18.24 | $36.48 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $19.63 | $39.26 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $23.10 | $46.19 |
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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