How far is West Glendive, MT from Missoula, MT?
The driving distance from West Glendive, MT to Missoula, MT is about 514.7 miles (828.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 435.7 miles (701.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 27m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Glendive and Missoula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Glendive and Missoula.
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Start on the route
212.3 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
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 West Glendive and Missoula.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
212 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 Sunny leaving West Glendive and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Missoula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Glendive to Missoula?
The road trip is about 514.7 miles (828.3 km) and usually takes 08h 27m 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?
Absarokee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 280.4 miles from West Glendive and 234.3 miles from Missoula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 435.7 miles (701.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 79 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 $70.70 one way or $141.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 161.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Glendive and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Missoula.
Stop Ideas Near Absarokee
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 Absarokee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Glendive and Missoula. Straight-line distance: 435.74 mi (701.25 km).
#1 West Glendive
Census designated place
| Population | 1,948 |
| Coordinates | 47.1108500, -104.7496800 |
| Altitude | 646 |
| 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: 828 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 25m |
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 | $70.70 | $141.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $76.83 | $153.67 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $82.61 | $165.22 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $98.28 | $196.56 |
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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