How far is Missoula, MT from Lincoln, MT?
The driving distance from Missoula, MT to Lincoln, MT is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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.
Census designated place in Montana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Missoula and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Missoula and Lincoln.
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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
3.9 mi · 5 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 200 East: Bonner, Great Falls
72.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Turn right onto Stemple Pass Road
19 m · 3 sec · Stemple Pass Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stemple Pass Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Missoula and Lincoln.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
MT 200 East
Take the exit slight right toward MT 200 East: Bonner, Great Falls
72.7 mi · 01h 22m
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 Mostly Clear near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Missoula to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Seeley Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Missoula and 38.8 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.27 one way or $24.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Missoula and Mostly Clear near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Seeley Lake
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 Seeley Lake.
Missoula, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 62.2 mi (100.1 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 Lincoln
Situated at an elevation of 4541 feet in Lewis and Clark County, this forested community lies within western Montana's Blackfoot River Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.9549400, -112.6817100 |
| Altitude | 1384 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-112.68171, 46.95494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $13.17 | $26.34 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $14.18 | $28.35 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $16.68 | $33.36 |
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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