How far is Missoula, MT from Hardin, MT?
The driving distance from Missoula, MT to Hardin, MT is about 390.2 miles (628 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 314.5 miles (506.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.
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.
City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Missoula and Hardin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Missoula and Hardin.
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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 right to continue on I 90 East: Sheridan
39.2 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business, MT 47: Hardin City Center
1726 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
773 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on North Crawford Avenue
1242 ft · 30 sec · North Crawford Avenue
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Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
2759 ft · 2 min · North Crawford Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Crawford Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Missoula and Hardin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 then Chance Rain Showers near Hardin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Missoula to Hardin?
The road trip is about 390.2 miles (628 km) and usually takes 06h 26m 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?
Belgrade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.7 miles from Missoula and 195.5 miles from Hardin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 314.5 miles (506.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.7 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 $53.61 one way or $107.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.4 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 then Chance Rain Showers near Hardin.
Stop Ideas Near Belgrade
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 Belgrade.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Hardin. Straight-line distance: 314.54 mi (506.21 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 Hardin
City in Big Horn County, Montana, United States of America
| Population | 3,705 |
| Coordinates | 45.7324800, -107.6120300 |
| Altitude | 886 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hardin (-107.61203, 45.73248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 628 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 52m |
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 | $53.61 | $107.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $58.26 | $116.52 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $62.64 | $125.28 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $74.52 | $149.05 |
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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