How far is Missoula, MT from Stevensville, MT?

The driving distance from Missoula, MT to Stevensville, MT is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.19 mi
00h 39m
Flight
25.46 mi
40.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.46 mi
Kilometers
40.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.19 mi
Kilometers
46.97 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stevensville
Wed, Apr 29, 8:56 AM MDT
Return by in Missoula
Wed, Apr 29, 9:36 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Missoula
2026-04-29T08:17
Arrive Stevensville
Wed, Apr 29, 8:56 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Missoula
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lolo
MT

Census-designated place (CDP) in Missoula County, Montana, United States

From Missoula
14.6 mi
00h 19m
To Stevensville
14.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph N
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Higgins Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Higgins Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brooks Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bitteroot Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Bitteroot Road

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 93 South

    20.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 93 South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Stevi Cutoff Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Stevi Cutoff Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1232 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    24 m · 3 sec · East 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 93 South
20.7 mi · 71%
Brooks Street
3.29 mi · 11%
Bitteroot Road
3.01 mi · 10%
Stevi Cutoff Road
1.26 mi · 4%
North Higgins Avenue
0.66 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 93 South

Continue on US Highway 93 South

20.7 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lolo
00h 19m from Missoula
Leave By
7:10 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Missoula and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stevensville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lolo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Missoula and 14.6 miles from Stevensville.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Missoula and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stevensville.

Stop Ideas Near Lolo

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

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

BUS

Missoula, MT

14 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Stevensville. Straight-line distance: 25.46 mi (40.98 km).

Missoula

#1 Missoula

The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.

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

#2 Stevensville

Town in Montana, USA

Population2,138
Coordinates46.5099200, -114.0931600
Altitude1013
CountryUnited States
Start: Missoula (-113.994, 46.87215)
End: Stevensville (-114.09316, 46.50992)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.9 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.02
2.06 gal · 7.8 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.01 $8.02
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.36 $8.72
Premium $4.55 $4.69 $9.37
Diesel $5.41 $5.57 $11.15

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Missoula and Stevensville. The current time is 08:17:24.

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.