How far is Polson, MT from Warm Springs, MT?
The driving distance from Polson, MT to Warm Springs, MT is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Polson and Warm Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Polson and Warm Springs.
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Start on Main Street
94 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue East
60.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min · 2nd Avenue East
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Continue on West Broadway Street
925 ft · 24 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
733 ft · 18 sec · West Broadway Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Missoula
104.3 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Warm Springs, Anaconda
1826 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Gas City Road
25 m · 1 sec · Gas City Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gas City Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Polson and Warm Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Missoula
104 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Polson and Sunny near Warm Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Polson to Warm Springs?
The road trip is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
East Missoula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Polson and 83 miles from Warm Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.24 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Polson and Sunny near Warm Springs.
Stop Ideas Near East Missoula
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 East Missoula.
Missoula, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Polson and Warm Springs. Straight-line distance: 123.06 mi (198.05 km).
#1 Polson
City in Lake County, Montana, United States
| Population | 5,181 |
| Coordinates | 47.6935500, -114.1631700 |
| Altitude | 892 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Warm Springs
Situated in southwestern Montana's Deer Lodge Valley at an elevation of 4,813 feet, this unincorporated community is part of Deer Lodge County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.1813100, -112.7847600 |
| Altitude | 1467 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warm Springs (-112.78476, 46.18131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $4.49 | $26.24 | $52.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $28.18 | $56.36 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $30.33 | $60.65 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $35.68 | $71.36 |
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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