How far is Missoula, MT from Four Corners, MT?

The driving distance from Missoula, MT to Four Corners, MT is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
201.82 mi
03h 18m
Flight
159.26 mi
256.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.26 mi
Kilometers
256.3 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.82 mi
Kilometers
324.79 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Four Corners
Wed, May 13, 3:34 AM MDT
Return by in Missoula
Wed, May 13, 6:53 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Missoula
2026-05-13T00:16
Arrive Four Corners
Wed, May 13, 3:34 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Missoula
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Anaconda
MT

Town in Montana

From Missoula
100.7 mi
01h 39m
To Four Corners
101.1 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Missoula and Four Corners.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Missoula and Four Corners.

  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

    115.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, West Yellowstone

    1374 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Amsterdam Road

    1.3 km · 60 sec · Amsterdam Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jackrabbit Lane

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Jackrabbit Lane

  10. 10

    Continue on Gallatin Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Gallatin Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    101 m · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Missoula and Four Corners.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
190 mi · 94%
Jackrabbit Lane
6.55 mi · 3%
Gallatin Road
2.84 mi · 1%
Amsterdam Road
0.82 mi
East Broadway Street
0.58 mi
Van Buren Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

115 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
159.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anaconda
01h 39m from Missoula
Leave By
10:22 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Missoula and Mostly Sunny near Four Corners.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Missoula to Four Corners?

The road trip is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Anaconda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Missoula and 101.1 miles from Four Corners.

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

The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.72 one way or $55.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Missoula and Mostly Sunny near Four Corners.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Four Corners. Straight-line distance: 159.26 mi (256.3 km).

Missoula

#1 Missoula

The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.

Population76,848
Coordinates46.8721500, -113.9940000
Altitude978
CountryUnited States
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#2 Four Corners

Four Corners is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.6296500, -111.1860600
Altitude1475
CountryUnited States
Start: Missoula (-113.994, 46.87215)
End: Four Corners (-111.18606, 45.62965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.96 L · about $27.72
Round trip
$55.44
14.24 gal · 53.92 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $27.72 $55.44
Mid-grade $4.23 $30.12 $60.25
Premium $4.55 $32.39 $64.78
Diesel $5.41 $38.53 $77.07

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Missoula and Four Corners. The current time is 00:16:07.

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.