How far is Missoula, MT from Eureka, MT?
The driving distance from Missoula, MT to Eureka, MT is about 185.8 miles (299 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lake County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Missoula and Eureka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Missoula and Eureka.
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Start on North Higgins Avenue
6 m · 5 sec · North Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1172 ft · 26 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Orange Street
2669 ft · 1 min · North Orange Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Orange Street
34 m · 2 sec · North Orange Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Orange Street
85 m · 5 sec · North Orange Street
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Take the ramp straight
56 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
911 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
8 mi · 9 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
108.5 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Turn left onto Kalispell Bypass
1305 ft · 25 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kalispell Bypass
46 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass
1.6 km · 1 min · Kalispell Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kalispell Bypass
52 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass
3.5 mi · 4 min · Kalispell Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 424
1738 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Three Mile Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Three Mile Drive
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Turn straight onto Farm To Market Road
11.6 mi · 16 min · Farm To Market Road
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Turn right onto Lodgepole Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lodgepole Road
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Continue on Twin Bridges Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Twin Bridges Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
46.5 mi · 51 min
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
30 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Missoula and Eureka.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 93 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
108 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Missoula and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Eureka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Missoula to Eureka?
The road trip is about 185.8 miles (299 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Polson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Missoula and 93 miles from Eureka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.54 one way or $51.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Missoula and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Eureka.
Stop Ideas Near Polson
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 Polson.
Essex
Whitefish station
West Glacier
Missoula, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Eureka. Straight-line distance: 147.15 mi (236.82 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 Eureka
Town in Lincoln County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,445 |
| Coordinates | 48.8799600, -115.0535000 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eureka (-115.0535, 48.87996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $25.54 | $51.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $27.76 | $55.51 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $29.84 | $59.68 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $35.50 | $71.01 |
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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