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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Quick Snapshot
Road
485.4 mi
09h 08m
Flight
398.83 mi
641.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
398.83 mi
Kilometers
641.86 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
485.4 mi
Kilometers
781.17 km
Drive Time
09h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wolf Point
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM MDT
Return by in Missoula
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Missoula
2026-04-23T01:09
Arrive Wolf Point
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
09h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:09 PM to 4:39 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Missoula
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Big Sandy
MT

Town of the United States

From Missoula
242.2 mi
04h 34m
To Wolf Point
243.2 mi
04h 34m

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
48°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 29 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Higgins Avenue

    6 m · 8 sec · North Higgins Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    3078 ft · 59 sec · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    133 m · 6 sec · Van Buren Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 200 East: Bonner, Great Falls

    148.5 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    9.5 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Central Avenue West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast

    2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min · 15th Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    206.5 mi · 3 hr 56 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue North

    111 m · 6 sec · 4th Avenue North

  18. 18

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    919 ft · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
15th Street Northeast
314 mi · 65%
MT 200 East
148 mi · 31%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.48 mi · 2%
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
3.91 mi · 1%
3rd Street Northwest
1.43 mi
Central Avenue West
1.33 mi
Longest Stretch

15th Street Northeast

Continue straight

207 mi · 03h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.5 mi
398.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Sandy
04h 34m from Missoula
Leave By
5:42 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Big Sandy and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Postal Service
Practical stop 0.4 mi away

United States Postal Service

Big Sandy , MT
103 Johannes Ave, Big Sandy, MT 59520
Post office,Logistics service,Money order service,Shipping and mailing service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 0.4 mi away

Big Sandy City Hall

Big Sandy , MT
115 Johannes Ave, Big Sandy, MT 59520
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Sandy.

RAIL

Havre station

53 mi away
235 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and Wolf Point. Straight-line distance: 398.83 mi (641.86 km).

Missoula

#1 Missoula

The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.

Population76,848
Coordinates46.8721500, -113.9940000
Altitude978
CountryUnited States
Wolf Point

#2 Wolf Point

Town in Montana, United States

Population2,722
Coordinates48.0905700, -105.6405600
Altitude609
CountryUnited States
Start: Missoula (-113.994, 46.87215)
End: Wolf Point (-105.64056, 48.09057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 781 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
17.13 gal
64.84 L · about $66.69
Round trip
$133.37
34.26 gal · 129.68 L
Estimated CO2
152.2 kg one way
Round trip: 304.5 kg / 671 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Montana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Missoula and Wolf Point. The current time is 01:09:34.

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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.