How far is Missoula, MT from Somers, MT?

The driving distance from Missoula, MT to Somers, MT is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
112.17 mi
02h 18m
Flight
84.15 mi
135.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.15 mi
Kilometers
135.42 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.17 mi
Kilometers
180.52 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somers
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM MDT
Return by in Missoula
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Missoula
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Somers
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Ronan
MT

City

From Missoula
56 mi
01h 09m
To Somers
56.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    102.6 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Somers Road

    1870 ft · 52 sec · Somers Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Somers Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 93 North
103 mi · 92%
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
8.03 mi · 7%
North Orange Street
0.79 mi · 1%
Somers Road
0.35 mi
West Broadway Street
0.22 mi
North Higgins Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

US 93 North

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

103 mi · 02h 06m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ronan
01h 09m from Missoula
Leave By
1:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow leaving Missoula and Rain And Snow Likely near Somers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 56 miles from Missoula and 56.1 miles from Somers.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 1:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow around Missoula and Rain And Snow Likely near Somers.

Stop Ideas Near Ronan

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

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

BUS

Missoula, MT

72 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street
RAIL

Essex

91 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd
RAIL

Whitefish station

100 mi away
500 Depot Street
RAIL

West Glacier

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Somers. Straight-line distance: 84.15 mi (135.42 km).

Missoula

#1 Missoula

The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.

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

#2 Somers

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States of America

Population1,109
Coordinates48.0802300, -114.2215100
Altitude889
CountryUnited States
Start: Missoula (-113.994, 46.87215)
End: Somers (-114.22151, 48.08023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
14.98 L · about $15.42
Round trip
$30.83
7.92 gal · 29.96 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.42 $30.83
Mid-grade $4.23 $16.75 $33.51
Premium $4.55 $18.01 $36.03
Diesel $5.41 $21.43 $42.86

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 Somers. The current time is 00:48:27.

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.