How far is Missoula, MT from Sun Prairie, MT?
The driving distance from Missoula, MT to Sun Prairie, MT is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Missoula and Sun Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Missoula and Sun Prairie.
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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
148.5 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Manchester
871 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto North Manchester Road
722 ft · 19 sec · North Manchester Road
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Turn right onto Vaughn South Frontage Road
2437 ft · 55 sec · Vaughn South Frontage Road
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Turn left onto South Manchester Road
2802 ft · 2 min · South Manchester Road
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Turn right onto Manchester Lane
1.5 km · 4 min · Manchester Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Manchester Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Missoula and Sun Prairie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MT 200 East
Take the exit slight right toward MT 200 East: Bonner, Great Falls
148 mi · 02h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Missoula and Sunny near Sun Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Missoula to Sun Prairie?
The road trip is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Dutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Missoula and 80 miles from Sun Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 10:48 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.30 one way or $50.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Missoula and Sunny near Sun Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Dutton
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 Dutton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Sun Prairie. Straight-line distance: 126.57 mi (203.69 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 Sun Prairie
Situated in Cascade County at an elevation of 3,340 feet, this central Montana community lies northwest of Great Falls along the Sun River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5369000, -111.4813600 |
| Altitude | 1018 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun Prairie (-111.48136, 47.5369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $27.16 | $54.33 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $29.24 | $58.47 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $34.40 | $68.80 |
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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