How far is Missoula, MT from Libby, MT?

The driving distance from Missoula, MT to Libby, MT is about 209 miles (336.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.02 mi
04h 09m
Flight
127.52 mi
205.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.52 mi
Kilometers
205.23 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.02 mi
Kilometers
336.39 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Libby
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM MDT
Return by in Missoula
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Missoula
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Libby
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Missoula
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Somers
MT

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States of America

From Missoula
104.4 mi
02h 04m
To Libby
104.6 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Higgins Avenue

    6 m · 5 sec · North Higgins Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1172 ft · 26 sec · West Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Orange Street

    2669 ft · 1 min · North Orange Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Orange Street

    34 m · 2 sec · North Orange Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Orange Street

    85 m · 5 sec · North Orange Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    56 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    911 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

    108.5 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kalispell Bypass

    1305 ft · 25 sec · Kalispell Bypass

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kalispell Bypass

    46 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass

    1.6 km · 1 min · Kalispell Bypass

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kalispell Bypass

    52 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Kalispell Bypass

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2

    1559 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Idaho Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Idaho Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 93 North
109 mi · 52%
West Idaho Street
87.3 mi · 42%
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
8.03 mi · 4%
Kalispell Bypass
3.72 mi · 2%
North Orange Street
0.79 mi
US 2
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

US 93 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

108 mi · 02h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.5 mi
127.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somers
02h 04m from Missoula
Leave By
8:42 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Missoula and Showers And Thunderstorms near Libby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209 miles (336.4 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Somers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.4 miles from Missoula and 104.6 miles from Libby.

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

The direct path is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.73 one way or $57.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Missoula and Showers And Thunderstorms near Libby.

Stop Ideas Near Somers

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Somers, 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 Somers.

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Whitefish station

38 mi away
500 Depot Street
RAIL

West Glacier

50 mi away
Hwy 2 and Going-to-the-Sun Rd.
RAIL

Essex

51 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd
RAIL

East Glacier Park

85 mi away
400 Highway 49 North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Libby. Straight-line distance: 127.52 mi (205.23 km).

Missoula

#1 Missoula

The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.

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

#2 Libby

City in Montana, United States

Population2,845
Coordinates48.3882900, -115.5560000
Altitude639
CountryUnited States
Start: Missoula (-113.994, 46.87215)
End: Libby (-115.556, 48.38829)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.92 L · about $28.73
Round trip
$57.46
14.76 gal · 55.84 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $28.73 $57.46
Mid-grade $4.23 $31.22 $62.45
Premium $4.55 $33.57 $67.14
Diesel $5.41 $39.94 $79.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Missoula and Libby. The current time is 19:22:09.

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.