How far is Missoula, MT from Thompson Falls, MT?
The driving distance from Missoula, MT to Thompson Falls, MT is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
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.
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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 Thompson Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Missoula and Thompson Falls.
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Start on North Higgins Avenue
6 m · 5 sec · North Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1172 ft · 26 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Orange Street
2669 ft · 1 min · North Orange Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Orange Street
34 m · 2 sec · North Orange Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Orange Street
85 m · 5 sec · North Orange Street
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Take the ramp straight
56 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
911 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
8 mi · 9 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
27.2 mi · 32 min
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Turn left
64.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Turn right
154 m · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
40 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East Preston Avenue
130 m · 23 sec · East Preston Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodland Street
143 m · 21 sec · Woodland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Missoula and Thompson Falls.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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64.7 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Missoula and Mostly Sunny near Thompson Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Missoula to Thompson Falls?
The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 50.6 miles from Missoula and 50.8 miles from Thompson Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 1:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Missoula and Mostly Sunny near Thompson Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Ignatius
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 Saint Ignatius.
Missoula, MT
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Thompson Falls. Straight-line distance: 80.44 mi (129.46 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 Thompson Falls
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 1,432 |
| Coordinates | 47.5948900, -115.3383400 |
| Altitude | 779 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thompson Falls (-115.33834, 47.59489)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $3.89 | $13.94 | $27.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $16.29 | $32.57 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $19.37 | $38.75 |
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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