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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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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.
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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
3.9 mi · 5 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 200 East: Bonner, Great Falls
148.5 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.5 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest
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Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast
2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Old Havre Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway
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Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast
107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min · 15th Street Northeast
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
157.6 mi · 3 hr
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Turn right onto 6th Street North
12 m · 1 sec · 6th Street North
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Benton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 355.05 mi (571.39 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 Glasgow
Town in Montana
| Population | 3,315 |
| Coordinates | 48.1969600, -106.6367100 |
| Altitude | 638 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glasgow (-106.63671, 48.19696)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 702 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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