How far is Sidney, MT from Lolo, MT?
The driving distance from Sidney, MT to Lolo, MT is about 624.7 miles (1005.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 469.9 miles (756.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 10h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Stillwater County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sidney and Lolo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sidney and Lolo.
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Start on North Central Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
48.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit right
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
212.8 mi · 3 hr 31 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
112.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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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
1143 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1419 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on Arthur Avenue
543 ft · 9 sec · Arthur Avenue
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Turn right onto South 5th Street East
2052 ft · 36 sec · South 5th Street East
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Turn left onto South Higgins Avenue
716 ft · 28 sec · South Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto Brooks Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street
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Continue on Bitteroot Road
3 mi · 4 min · Bitteroot Road
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Continue on US Highway 93 South
3.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 93 South
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Turn left onto Lewis and Clark Drive
81 m · 14 sec · Lewis and Clark Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lewis and Clark Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sidney and Lolo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Central Avenue
Merge slight left
213 mi · 03h 31m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Sidney and Widespread Frost near Lolo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sidney to Lolo?
The road trip is about 624.7 miles (1005.3 km) and usually takes 10h 29m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 311.7 miles from Sidney and 312.9 miles from Lolo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 469.9 miles (756.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 154.8 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 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 $99.05 one way or $198.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 195.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Sidney and Widespread Frost near Lolo.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Lolo. Straight-line distance: 469.92 mi (756.27 km).
#1 Sidney
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 6,297 |
| Coordinates | 47.7166800, -104.1563300 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lolo
Census-designated place (CDP) in Missoula County, Montana, United States
| Population | 3,892 |
| Coordinates | 46.7588100, -114.0809400 |
| Altitude | 975 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lolo (-114.08094, 46.75881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1005 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 47m |
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 | $99.05 | $198.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $106.34 | $212.69 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $114.45 | $228.91 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $134.66 | $269.33 |
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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