How far is Missoula, MT from Anaconda, MT?
The driving distance from Missoula, MT to Anaconda, MT is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Granite 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 Missoula and Anaconda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Missoula and Anaconda.
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Start on North Higgins Avenue
6 m · 8 sec · North Higgins Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
3078 ft · 59 sec · East Broadway Street
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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
94.8 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Warm Springs, Anaconda
1826 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Gas City Road
45 m · 5 sec · Gas City Road
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Turn left onto Frontage Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Frontage Road
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Turn right
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Continue on East Commercial Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Commercial Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Commercial Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Missoula and Anaconda.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
94.8 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Missoula and Mostly Clear near Anaconda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Missoula to Anaconda?
The road trip is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Drummond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Missoula and 52.7 miles from Anaconda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 2:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Missoula and Mostly Clear near Anaconda.
Stop Ideas Near Drummond
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 Drummond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Anaconda. Straight-line distance: 71.71 mi (115.4 km).
#1 Missoula
The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.
| Population | 76,848 |
| Coordinates | 46.8721500, -113.9940000 |
| Altitude | 978 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anaconda
Town in Montana
| Population | 9,417 |
| Coordinates | 46.1285400, -112.9422600 |
| Altitude | 1601 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anaconda (-112.94226, 46.12854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.44 | $28.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $15.70 | $31.39 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $16.88 | $33.75 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $20.08 | $40.16 |
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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