How far is Missoula, MT from Fort Belknap Agency, MT?

The driving distance from Missoula, MT to Fort Belknap Agency, MT is about 324.2 miles (521.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.4 miles (430.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
324.25 mi
06h 06m
Flight
267.4 mi
430.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.4 mi
Kilometers
430.34 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.25 mi
Kilometers
521.83 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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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 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Belknap Agency
Sun, Apr 19, 5:30 AM MDT
Return by in Missoula
Sun, Apr 19, 11:36 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Missoula
2026-04-18T23:24
Arrive Fort Belknap Agency
Sun, Apr 19, 5:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:06 PM to 1:36 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Missoula
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Great Falls
MT

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

From Missoula
161.8 mi
03h 03m
To Fort Belknap Agency
162.4 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Missoula and Fort Belknap Agency.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Missoula and Fort Belknap Agency.

  1. 1

    Start on North Higgins Avenue

    6 m · 8 sec · North Higgins Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    3078 ft · 59 sec · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    133 m · 6 sec · Van Buren Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 200 East: Bonner, Great Falls

    148.5 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    9.5 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Central Avenue West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast

    2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min · 15th Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    45.2 mi · 51 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    582 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 1st

    1684 ft · 1 min · 1st

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Missoula and Fort Belknap Agency.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
15th Street Northeast
152 mi · 47%
MT 200 East
148 mi · 46%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.48 mi · 3%
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
3.91 mi · 1%
3rd Street Northwest
1.43 mi
Central Avenue West
1.33 mi
Longest Stretch

MT 200 East

Take the exit slight right toward MT 200 East: Bonner, Great Falls

148 mi · 02h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
267.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Falls
03h 03m from Missoula
Leave By
11:48 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Missoula and Sunny near Fort Belknap Agency.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Missoula to Fort Belknap Agency?

The road trip is about 324.2 miles (521.8 km) and usually takes 06h 06m 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?

Great Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.8 miles from Missoula and 162.4 miles from Fort Belknap Agency.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 267.4 miles (430.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 $44.54 one way or $89.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Missoula and Sunny near Fort Belknap Agency.

Stop Ideas Near Great Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Great Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Statue of Liberty Replica
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

Statue of Liberty Replica

Great Falls , MT
Gibson Park Trail, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 4.3/5 21 reviews Historical landmark,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.8 mi away

Great Falls City Attorney's Office

Great Falls , MT
2 Park Dr N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Attorney
Cascade County Treasurer
Nearby stop 3 mi away

Cascade County Treasurer

Great Falls , MT
121 4th St N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 2.9/5 191 reviews Department of motor vehicles

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Falls.

RAIL

Shelby

119 mi away
230 W Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Fort Belknap Agency. Straight-line distance: 267.4 mi (430.34 km).

Missoula

#1 Missoula

The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.

Population76,848
Coordinates46.8721500, -113.9940000
Altitude978
CountryUnited States
Fort Belknap Agency

#2 Fort Belknap Agency

Census designated place

Population1,293
Coordinates48.4825000, -108.7654400
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Start: Missoula (-113.994, 46.87215)
End: Fort Belknap Agency (-108.76544, 48.4825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.44 gal
43.31 L · about $44.54
Round trip
$89.07
22.88 gal · 86.62 L
Estimated CO2
101.7 kg one way
Round trip: 203.3 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $44.54 $89.07
Mid-grade $4.23 $48.40 $96.81
Premium $4.55 $52.04 $104.08
Diesel $5.41 $61.91 $123.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Missoula and Fort Belknap Agency. The current time is 23:24:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.