How far is Somers, MT from Missoula, MT?

The driving distance from Somers, MT to Missoula, MT is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.78 mi
02h 04m
Flight
84.15 mi
135.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.15 mi
Kilometers
135.42 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.78 mi
Kilometers
181.5 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Missoula
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM MDT
Return by in Somers
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somers
2026-04-22T21:43
Arrive Missoula
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somers
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Ronan
MT

City

From Somers
56.2 mi
01h 02m
To Missoula
56.5 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WNW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Somers and Missoula.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somers and Missoula.

  1. 1

    Start on Somers Road

    1870 ft · 57 sec · Somers Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    102.7 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  3. 3

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    925 ft · 24 sec · West Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    733 ft · 18 sec · West Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Missoula

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Orange Street

    1178 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Orange Street

    29 m · 2 sec · North Orange Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North Orange Street

    2690 ft · 1 min · North Orange Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1172 ft · 29 sec · West Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Higgins Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · North Higgins Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Higgins Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somers and Missoula.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
8.19 mi · 7%
West Broadway Street
0.54 mi
North Orange Street
0.53 mi
Somers Road
0.35 mi
Orange Street
0.22 mi
North Higgins Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

103 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ronan
01h 02m from Somers
Leave By
2:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Somers and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Missoula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somers to Missoula?

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Ronan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Somers and 56.5 miles from Missoula.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 2:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Somers and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Missoula.

Stop Ideas Near Ronan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ronan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ronan.

BUS

Missoula, MT

72 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street
RAIL

Essex

91 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd
RAIL

Whitefish station

100 mi away
500 Depot Street
RAIL

West Glacier

108 mi away
Hwy 2 and Going-to-the-Sun Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somers and Missoula. Straight-line distance: 84.15 mi (135.42 km).

Somers

#1 Somers

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States of America

Population1,109
Coordinates48.0802300, -114.2215100
Altitude889
CountryUnited States
Missoula

#2 Missoula

The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.

Population76,848
Coordinates46.8721500, -113.9940000
Altitude978
CountryUnited States
Start: Somers Road (-114.221552, 48.080166)
End: North Higgins Avenue (-113.994022, 46.872156)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.06 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.99
7.96 gal · 30.12 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.49 $30.99
Mid-grade $4.23 $16.84 $33.68
Premium $4.55 $18.11 $36.21
Diesel $5.41 $21.54 $43.08

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 Somers and Missoula. The current time is 21:43:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.