How far is Missoula, MT from Lakeside, MT?
The driving distance from Missoula, MT to Lakeside, MT is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Missoula and Lakeside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Missoula and Lakeside.
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Start on North Higgins Avenue
6 m · 5 sec · North Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1172 ft · 26 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Orange Street
2669 ft · 1 min · North Orange Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Orange Street
34 m · 2 sec · North Orange Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Orange Street
85 m · 5 sec · North Orange Street
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Take the ramp straight
56 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
911 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
8 mi · 9 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
97.4 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Missoula and Lakeside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 93 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
97.4 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Missoula and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Lakeside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Missoula to Lakeside?
The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ronan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Missoula and 53.4 miles from Lakeside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.90 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Missoula and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Lakeside.
Stop Ideas Near Ronan
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 Ronan.
Missoula, MT
Essex
Whitefish station
West Glacier
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 80 mi (128.74 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 Lakeside
Located along the western edge of Flathead Lake in Flathead County, this community rests at an elevation of 2,910 feet within the larger Flathead Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.0193900, -114.2245700 |
| Altitude | 887 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside (-114.22457, 48.01939)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $4.49 | $16.90 | $33.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $19.53 | $39.05 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $22.97 | $45.95 |
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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