Anaconda, MT Road Trips
Sitting in the Mountain West, Anaconda, MT is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 213-mile quick runs to 249-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Anaconda, MT head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
254.8 mi
Lockwood, MT
Quickest Drive
3h 53m
Laurel, MT
Plan Around Anaconda, MT
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Anaconda, MT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Anaconda, MT
Driving from Anaconda, MT
On average, trips departing from Anaconda, MT run 232 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 2m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 249 miles (4h 13m), while the shortest is just 213 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Anaconda, MT are Billings, MT (249 mi, 4h 13m), Laurel, MT (234.2 mi, 3h 53m), and Evergreen, MT (213.2 mi, 4h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 232-mile drive from Anaconda, MT, expect to burn about 9.1 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Anaconda, MT and 2 routes heading into Anaconda, MT, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 213 to 249 miles.
The longest mapped route from Anaconda, MT covers 249 miles and takes approximately 4h 13m. Shorter options start at just 213 miles.
The average route from Anaconda, MT runs about 232 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Anaconda, MT include Billings, MT, Laurel, MT and Evergreen, MT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Anaconda, MT at a Glance
Founded
1883
Elevation
5,335 ft
Area
741 mi²
Notable People from Anaconda, MT
A sampling of people born in Anaconda, MT.
George Leo Thomas
1950
Catholic archbishop
Hal C. Kern
1894–1985
American film editor (1894–1985)
Bert Glennon
1893–1967
American film director and cinematographer (1893-1967)
Raymond Hunthausen
1921–2018
Catholic archbishop (1921–2018)
Ed Kalafat
1932–2019
American basketball player (1932–2019)
Rob Johnson
1982
American baseball player (born 1982)
Frank Cope
1915–1990
American football player (1915-1990)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Anaconda, MT.
Anaconda Smelter Stack
smoke stack at Anaconda, Montana, USA
Butte-Anaconda Historic District
historic district in Montana, United States
Ancient Order of Hibernians Hall
former building in Anaconda, Montana, USA
Club Moderne
restaurant in Anaconda, United States of America
Washoe Theater
movie theater in Anaconda, Montana, United States
Anaconda Commercial Historic District
United States historic place
Anaconda City Hall
city hall in Anaconda in United States of America
Deer Lodge County Courthouse
historic courthouse in Anaconda, Montana, USA
City data from Wikidata (Q483539), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Anaconda, MT
Anaconda is a city in southwestern Montana. In the 2020 census, the population was 9,400. It is located in a valley of the Deer Lodge National Forest, giving impressive views and plenty of nearby outdoor activities.
Anaconda was founded by Marcus Daly, one of the Copper Kings. He constructed a smelter on nearby Warm Springs Creek to process copper ore from the Butte mines. The work drew immigrants from a variety of countries. This made Anaconda one of the more diverse towns in early Montana.
1 Anaconda Stack State Park, 100 Smelter Rd, ☏ +1 406-287-3541, [email protected]. Open daily all year, daylight hours. The Anaconda Smelter Stack is 585 feet (178 m) tall, one of the tallest free standing masonry structures in the world. It cannot be visited but can be seen and photographed from the information plaque at this address. $8 per vehicle for non-Montana residents. MT residents are free. (updated Oct 2024) 2 Copper Village Museum and Arts Center and Marcus Daly Historical Museum, 401 East Commercial, ☏ +1 406 563-2422, [email protected]. Tu-f 9AM-4PM. Exhibitions of contemporary Montana artists and a variety of tradition and heritage arts. Also houses a collection about Marcus Daly. Hosts the annual Art in Washoe Park, a free 3-day event every July. Free. (updated Apr 2023)
1 Benny Goodman Park (Snake Pit), Highway 1 East at Van Buren Street, ☏ +1 406 563-4000. 6AM-midnight. Community park with professionally designed skate park. Pit open to skateboards, inline skates, bikes, and scooters. Free. (updated Aug 2023) 2 Discovery Ski Area, 180 Discovery Basin Rd (23 miles west of Anaconda), ☏ +1 406 563-2184, [email protected]. Nov-Apr: 9:30AM-4PM. For all abilities. Tree skiing, powder bowls, groomed trails, and mogul runs. $50 lift ticket. (updated Apr 2023) 3 Old Works Golf Course, 1318 Old Works Drive (turn north off Highway 1 at Cedar Street and then right onto Pizzini Way), ☏ +1 406-563-5989, [email protected]. Created by Nicklaus Design this 18-hole course has a 72 par. Offers stay and play packages with local lodging. (updated Apr 2023) 4 Washoe Park Trout Hatchery, 600 W Pennsylvania St, ☏ +1 406 563-2531. Open during daylight hours. Visit the hatchery to see trout. There is an interpretive center and a live stream aquarium. Free. (updated Aug 2023)
Barclay II, 98 Union Ave (attached to The Forge Hotel), ☏ +1 406 563-5541. Steakhouse. Fine dining. 1 Donivan's Restaurant, Pub, and Casino, 211 E Park St, ☏ +1 406 563-6241, [email protected]. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. (updated Apr 2023) 2 Haufbrau, 10345 Hwy 1 West, ☏ +1 406 563-9982, [email protected]. Daily, 11AM-10PM. Anaconda icon with a large menu (burgers, pizzas, steak, pasta, wraps). Local microbrews and 7 TVs in the bar. Arcade room with Air Hockey table. (updated Apr 2023) 3 June's Pasty Shop, 513 E Park Ave, ☏ +1 406 563-2205. Pasty's were a traditional lunch for miners making it no surprise to find a shop in Anaconda. June's packages and ships. (updated Apr 2023)
1 Lost Mine Saloon and Casino, 906 E Commercial Ave, ☏ +1 406 563-0299. Multiple TVs and 24 draft beers. Laundromat on site. (updated Apr 2023) 2 Smelter City Brewing, 101 Main St, ☏ +1 406 563-0344. Local brewery with regular trivia, singo!, and music. (updated Apr 2023) 3 Thompson's Bar, 213 Main St, ☏ +1 406 563-9921. Live poker, live keno on weekends, package liquor (updated Apr 2023)
1 Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 1500 Fairmont Road, Fairmont (Exit 211 from I-90 leads directly to Fairmont), ☏ +1 406 797-3241, [email protected]. Resort with indoor and outdoor hot springs. 18-hole golf course which also has an 18-hole mini golf area. There are no nearby businesses, so be prepared to eat at the resort. Rooms do have fridge/microwave. (updated Apr 2023) 2 The Forge Hotel, 100 Union Ave, ☏ +1 406 797-4100. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. Best Western. Pool, WiFi, pet friendly. (updated Apr 2023) 3 Hickory House, 218 E Park Ave., ☏ +1 406 563-5481. Bed and breakfast in historic building. 5 guest rooms with private bathrooms. Pet friendly. (updated Apr 2023) 4 Marcus Daly Motel, 119 W Park Ave., ☏ +1 406 563-3411, toll-free: +1 800 535-6528, [email protected]. Enclosed parking, WiFi, fridge/microwave, grab and go morning snack. (updated Apr 2023)
East or west: From I90 merge to MT 1 on exit 208 North or south: Take I15 to I90 West. Merge to MT 1 on exit 208.
There is no public transportation in Anaconda. The main part of town is easy to walk or bike. Oddly for such a small town, the main road splits into 2 one-way streets in the downtown area.
Travel tips adapted from Anaconda on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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