How far is Laurel, MT from Lolo, MT?
The driving distance from Laurel, MT to Lolo, MT is about 339.1 miles (545.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.7 miles (426 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Lolo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Lolo.
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Start on South 1st Avenue
1959 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left
1160 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
214.3 mi · 3 hr 31 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
1143 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1419 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on Arthur Avenue
543 ft · 9 sec · Arthur Avenue
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Turn right onto South 5th Street East
2052 ft · 36 sec · South 5th Street East
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Turn left onto South Higgins Avenue
716 ft · 28 sec · South Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto Brooks Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street
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Continue on Bitteroot Road
3 mi · 4 min · Bitteroot Road
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Continue on US Highway 93 South
3.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 93 South
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Turn left onto Lewis and Clark Drive
81 m · 14 sec · Lewis and Clark Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lewis and Clark Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Lolo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South 1st Avenue
Merge slight left
214 mi · 03h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Laurel and Mostly Sunny near Lolo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Lolo?
The road trip is about 339.1 miles (545.7 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?
Three Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.3 miles from Laurel and 169.9 miles from Lolo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.7 miles (426 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.56 one way or $93.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Mostly Sunny near Lolo.
Stop Ideas Near Three Forks
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 Three Forks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Lolo. Straight-line distance: 264.72 mi (426.02 km).
#1 Laurel
City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
| Population | 6,715 |
| Coordinates | 45.6691200, -108.7715300 |
| Altitude | 1006 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lolo
Census-designated place (CDP) in Missoula County, Montana, United States
| Population | 3,892 |
| Coordinates | 46.7588100, -114.0809400 |
| Altitude | 975 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lolo (-114.08094, 46.75881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 546 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $46.56 | $93.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $50.60 | $101.21 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $54.41 | $108.81 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $64.73 | $129.46 |
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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