How far is Missoula, MT from Glendive, MT?
The driving distance from Missoula, MT to Glendive, MT is about 563.9 miles (907.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 437.5 miles (704.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 09h 22m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Missoula and Glendive.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Missoula and Glendive.
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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
115.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
113 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
212.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 16: Glendive, Sidney
1422 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
2954 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Towne Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Towne Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Merrill Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Missoula and Glendive.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
212 mi · 03h 33m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Missoula and Partly Sunny near Glendive.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Missoula to Glendive?
The road trip is about 563.9 miles (907.5 km) and usually takes 09h 22m 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?
Absarokee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 281.4 miles from Missoula and 282.5 miles from Glendive.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 437.5 miles (704.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 126.4 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 $77.47 one way or $154.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Missoula and Partly Sunny near Glendive.
Stop Ideas Near Absarokee
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 Absarokee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Glendive. Straight-line distance: 437.49 mi (704.08 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 Glendive
City in Montana
| Population | 4,878 |
| Coordinates | 47.1052900, -104.7124600 |
| Altitude | 629 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glendive (-104.71246, 47.10529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 907 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 02m |
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 | $77.47 | $154.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $84.20 | $168.39 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $90.53 | $181.05 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $107.70 | $215.40 |
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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