How far is West Yellowstone, MT from Missoula, MT?
The driving distance from West Yellowstone, MT to Missoula, MT is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Jefferson County, Montana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance T-storms
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Yellowstone and Missoula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Yellowstone and Missoula.
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Start on Electric Street
12 m · 6 sec · Electric Street
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Turn right onto Firehole Avenue
1182 ft · 48 sec · Firehole Avenue
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Turn left onto Canyon Street
917 ft · 28 sec · Canyon Street
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Continue on Gallatin Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Gallatin Road
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Turn left onto Hebgen Lake Road
62.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Hebgen Lake Road
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Turn straight
137 m · 15 sec
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Continue straight
28 mi · 33 min
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Turn left
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
638 ft · 17 sec
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Take the ramp left
1776 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 38 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 Yellowstone and Missoula.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 90 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
113 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance T-storms leaving West Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone to Missoula?
The road trip is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km) and usually takes 04h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Whitehall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.2 miles from West Yellowstone and 132.3 miles from Missoula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.7 miles (332.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.32 one way or $72.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms around West Yellowstone and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Missoula.
Stop Ideas Near Whitehall
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 Whitehall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Yellowstone and Missoula. Straight-line distance: 206.65 mi (332.57 km).
#1 West Yellowstone
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,372 |
| Coordinates | 44.6621500, -111.1041100 |
| Altitude | 2031 |
| 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: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $36.32 | $72.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $39.48 | $78.95 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $42.44 | $84.88 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $50.49 | $100.99 |
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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