How far is Missoula, MT from Glasgow, MT?

The driving distance from Missoula, MT to Glasgow, MT is about 436.2 miles (702 km), with a travel time of about 08h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 355.1 miles (571.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
436.2 mi
08h 12m
Flight
355.05 mi
571.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
355.05 mi
Kilometers
571.39 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
436.2 mi
Kilometers
701.99 km
Drive Time
08h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glasgow
Sat, Apr 18, 3:43 PM MDT
Return by in Missoula
Sat, Apr 18, 11:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Missoula
2026-04-18T07:30
Arrive Glasgow
Sat, Apr 18, 3:43 PM MDT
Route Timing
08h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:13 PM to 3:43 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
7:34 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
Fort Benton
MT

City in Montana, USA

From Missoula
217.7 mi
04h 06m
To Glasgow
218.5 mi
04h 06m

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
50°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Missoula and Glasgow.

  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

    157.6 mi · 3 hr

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 6th Street North

    12 m · 1 sec · 6th Street North

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
15th Street Northeast
265 mi · 61%
MT 200 East
148 mi · 34%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.48 mi · 2%
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
3.91 mi · 1%
3rd Street Northwest
1.43 mi
Central Avenue West
1.33 mi
Longest Stretch

15th Street Northeast

Continue straight

158 mi · 03h 00m

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
08h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.1 mi
355.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Benton
04h 06m from Missoula
Leave By
7:34 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Missoula and Sunny near Glasgow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Missoula to Glasgow?

The road trip is about 436.2 miles (702 km) and usually takes 08h 12m 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?

Fort Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217.7 miles from Missoula and 218.5 miles from Glasgow.

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

The direct path is about 355.1 miles (571.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.1 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 $59.91 one way or $119.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Missoula and Sunny near Glasgow.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Benton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Benton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Benton.

RAIL

Havre station

110 mi away
235 Main Street
RAIL

Shelby

116 mi away
230 W Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 355.05 mi (571.39 km).

Missoula

#1 Missoula

The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.

Population76,848
Coordinates46.8721500, -113.9940000
Altitude978
CountryUnited States
Glasgow

#2 Glasgow

Town in Montana

Population3,315
Coordinates48.1969600, -106.6367100
Altitude638
CountryUnited States
Start: Missoula (-113.994, 46.87215)
End: Glasgow (-106.63671, 48.19696)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 702 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.39 gal
58.27 L · about $59.91
Round trip
$119.83
30.78 gal · 116.54 L
Estimated CO2
136.8 kg one way
Round trip: 273.5 kg / 603 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $59.91 $119.83
Mid-grade $4.23 $65.12 $130.23
Premium $4.55 $70.01 $140.02
Diesel $5.41 $83.29 $166.58

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Missoula and Glasgow. The current time is 07:30:39.

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.