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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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 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Flathead County, Montana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
108.5 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Turn left onto Kalispell Bypass
1305 ft · 25 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kalispell Bypass
46 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass
1.6 km · 1 min · Kalispell Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kalispell Bypass
52 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Kalispell Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2
1559 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto West Idaho Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Idaho Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
85.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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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.
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
108 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somers.
Whitefish station
West Glacier
Essex
East Glacier Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Libby. Straight-line distance: 127.52 mi (205.23 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 Libby
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,845 |
| Coordinates | 48.3882900, -115.5560000 |
| Altitude | 639 |
| Country | United States |
End: Libby (-115.556, 48.38829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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