How far is Wolf Point, MT from Missoula, MT?

The driving distance from Wolf Point, MT to Missoula, MT is about 484.4 miles (779.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 398.9 miles (641.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
484.37 mi
08h 13m
Flight
398.83 mi
641.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
398.83 mi
Kilometers
641.86 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
484.37 mi
Kilometers
779.52 km
Drive Time
08h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Missoula
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM MDT
Return by in Wolf Point
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolf Point
2026-04-22T17:51
Arrive Missoula
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:13 PM to 3:43 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolf Point
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Big Sandy
MT

Town of the United States

From Wolf Point
242.3 mi
04h 06m
To Missoula
242.1 mi
04h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph ESE
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 Wolf Point and Missoula.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wolf Point and Missoula.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue South

    919 ft · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  2. 2

    Continue on 4th Avenue North

    111 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn left

    210.4 mi · 4 hr

  4. 4

    Turn left

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  5. 5

    Continue on 15th Street Northeast

    91 m · 6 sec · 15th Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Smelter Avenue Northeast

    2860 ft · 43 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Central Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    9.4 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    148.3 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, I 90 Business

    1037 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Van Buren Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street

    28 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    583 ft · 11 sec · Van Buren Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    3078 ft · 55 sec · East Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Higgins Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · North Higgins Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Higgins Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
162 mi · 33%
Central Avenue West
1.47 mi
3rd Street Northwest
1.44 mi
Old Havre Highway
0.85 mi
East Broadway Street
0.58 mi
Smelter Avenue Northeast
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

210 mi · 04h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.5 mi
398.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Sandy
04h 06m from Wolf Point
Leave By
7:34 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wolf Point 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 Wolf Point to Missoula?

The road trip is about 484.4 miles (779.5 km) and usually takes 08h 13m 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?

Big Sandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 242.3 miles from Wolf Point and 242.1 miles from Missoula.

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

The direct path is about 398.9 miles (641.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.5 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 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 $66.53 one way or $133.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wolf Point and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Missoula.

Stop Ideas Near Big Sandy

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Big Sandy and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Postal Service
Practical stop 0.5 mi away

United States Postal Service

Big Sandy , MT
103 Johannes Ave, Big Sandy, MT 59520
Post office,Logistics service,Money order service,Shipping and mailing service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 0.5 mi away

Big Sandy City Hall

Big Sandy , MT
115 Johannes Ave, Big Sandy, MT 59520
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Sandy.

RAIL

Havre station

53 mi away
235 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolf Point and Missoula. Straight-line distance: 398.83 mi (641.86 km).

Wolf Point

#1 Wolf Point

Town in Montana, United States

Population2,722
Coordinates48.0905700, -105.6405600
Altitude609
CountryUnited States
Missoula

#2 Missoula

The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.

Population76,848
Coordinates46.8721500, -113.9940000
Altitude978
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Avenue South (-105.640854, 48.090519)
End: North Higgins Avenue (-113.994022, 46.872156)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 780 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.09 gal
64.7 L · about $66.53
Round trip
$133.06
34.18 gal · 129.4 L
Estimated CO2
151.9 kg one way
Round trip: 303.8 kg / 670 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $66.53 $133.06
Mid-grade $4.23 $72.31 $144.62
Premium $4.55 $77.74 $155.48
Diesel $5.41 $92.49 $184.98

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Wolf Point and Missoula. The current time is 17:51:46.

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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.