How far is Missoula, MT from Wolf Point, MT?
The driving distance from Missoula, MT to Wolf Point, MT is about 485.4 miles (781.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 398.9 miles (641.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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 Wolf Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Missoula and Wolf Point.
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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
9.5 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest
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Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast
2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Old Havre Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway
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Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast
107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min · 15th Street Northeast
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
206.5 mi · 3 hr 56 min
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue North
111 m · 6 sec · 4th Avenue North
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
919 ft · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Missoula and Wolf Point.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain And Snow leaving Missoula and Rain Showers near Wolf Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Missoula to Wolf Point?
The road trip is about 485.4 miles (781.2 km) and usually takes 09h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Big Sandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 242.2 miles from Missoula and 243.2 miles from Wolf Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 398.9 miles (641.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.5 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.69 one way or $133.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.2 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 Showers near Wolf Point.
Stop Ideas Near Big Sandy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Postal Service
Big Sandy City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Sandy.
Havre station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Wolf Point. Straight-line distance: 398.83 mi (641.86 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 Wolf Point
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,722 |
| Coordinates | 48.0905700, -105.6405600 |
| Altitude | 609 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wolf Point (-105.64056, 48.09057)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 781 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 03m |
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 | $66.69 | $133.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $72.48 | $144.95 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $77.92 | $155.85 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $92.71 | $185.42 |
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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