How far is Montana City, MT from Missoula, MT?
The driving distance from Montana City, MT to Missoula, MT is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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 01h 54m.
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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Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montana City and Missoula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montana City and Missoula.
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Start on Montana Highway 518
2871 ft · 57 sec · Montana Highway 518
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Take the ramp right toward Helena
1539 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Street
1483 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on North Last Chance Gulch Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Last Chance Gulch Street
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Turn right onto West Lyndale Avenue
2353 ft · 1 min · West Lyndale Avenue
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Continue on Euclid Avenue
111.6 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Euclid Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, I 90 Business
1037 ft · 26 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street
63 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street
65 m · 4 sec · Van Buren Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street
28 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street
583 ft · 11 sec · Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
3078 ft · 55 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Higgins Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · North Higgins Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Higgins Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montana City and Missoula.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Euclid Avenue
Continue on Euclid Avenue
112 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Montana City and Areas Of Frost near Missoula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montana City to Missoula?
The road trip is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Dutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Montana City and 59.8 miles from Missoula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montana City and Areas Of Frost near Missoula.
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 Montana City and Missoula. Straight-line distance: 100.36 mi (161.51 km).
#1 Montana City
Census designated place
| Population | 2,715 |
| Coordinates | 46.5377100, -111.9327700 |
| Altitude | 1236 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Missoula
The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.
| Population | 76,848 |
| Coordinates | 46.8721500, -113.9940000 |
| Altitude | 978 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Higgins Avenue (-113.994022, 46.872156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.51 | $33.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $17.94 | $35.88 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $22.95 | $45.89 |
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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