How far is Missoula, MT from Pablo, MT?

The driving distance from Missoula, MT to Pablo, MT is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.23 mi
01h 13m
Flight
50.64 mi
81.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.64 mi
Kilometers
81.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.23 mi
Kilometers
98.54 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pablo
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM MDT
Return by in Missoula
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Missoula
2026-04-22T20:43
Arrive Pablo
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Missoula
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Saint Ignatius
MT

Town of the United States

From Missoula
30.6 mi
00h 36m
To Pablo
30.6 mi
00h 36m

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
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.5 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 93

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old US Highway 93

  12. 12

    Continue on 3rd Avenue East

    1897 ft · 40 sec · 3rd Avenue East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 5th Street North

    13 m · 2 sec · 5th Street North

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 93 North
50.7 mi · 83%
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
8.03 mi · 13%
Old US Highway 93
1.17 mi · 2%
North Orange Street
0.79 mi · 1%
3rd Avenue East
0.36 mi · 1%
West Broadway Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

US 93 North

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

50.5 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Ignatius
00h 36m from Missoula
Leave By
4:02 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Saint Ignatius is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Missoula and 30.6 miles from Pablo.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Ignatius

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

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

BUS

Missoula, MT

49 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street
RAIL

Essex

113 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Pablo. Straight-line distance: 50.64 mi (81.5 km).

Missoula

#1 Missoula

The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.

Population76,848
Coordinates46.8721500, -113.9940000
Altitude978
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pablo

Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida

Population2,254
Coordinates47.6002100, -114.1190000
Altitude942
CountryUnited States
Start: Missoula (-113.994, 46.87215)
End: Pablo (-114.119, 47.60021)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.82
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.41 $16.82
Mid-grade $4.23 $9.14 $18.28
Premium $4.55 $9.83 $19.65
Diesel $5.41 $11.69 $23.38

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 Pablo. The current time is 20:43:10.

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.