How far is Lolo, MT from Sidney, MT?
The driving distance from Lolo, MT to Sidney, MT is about 553.6 miles (890.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 469.9 miles (756.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 37m 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
Driving 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 09h 18m.
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.
Town in Stillwater County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lolo and Sidney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lolo and Sidney.
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Start on Lewis and Clark Drive
81 m · 19 sec · Lewis and Clark Drive
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Brooks Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street
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Continue on South Higgins Avenue
109 m · 16 sec · South Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto South 6th Street East
2051 ft · 36 sec · South 6th Street East
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Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
906 ft · 14 sec · Arthur Avenue
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Continue on Madison Street
1226 ft · 16 sec · Madison Street
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Take the exit slight right
1249 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Van Buren Street
133 m · 6 sec · Van Buren Street
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Take the exit right
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
115.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
113 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
212.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 16: Glendive, Sidney
1422 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
49 mi · 56 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · South Central Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lolo and Sidney.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
212 mi · 03h 33m
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.
Widespread Frost leaving Lolo and Mostly Clear near Sidney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lolo to Sidney?
The road trip is about 553.6 miles (890.9 km) and usually takes 09h 18m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 310.8 miles from Lolo and 242.8 miles from Sidney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 469.9 miles (756.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.7 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 $87.77 one way or $175.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 173.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Lolo and Mostly Clear near Sidney.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lolo and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 469.92 mi (756.27 km).
#1 Lolo
Census-designated place (CDP) in Missoula County, Montana, United States
| Population | 3,892 |
| Coordinates | 46.7588100, -114.0809400 |
| Altitude | 975 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sidney
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 6,297 |
| Coordinates | 47.7166800, -104.1563300 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Central Avenue (-104.156325, 47.716678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 891 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 54m |
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 | $87.77 | $175.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $94.23 | $188.46 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $101.42 | $202.84 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $119.33 | $238.66 |
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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