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Fall Road Trips in Montana

Routes

30

Avg Distance

480 mi

Avg Drive

8h 34m

Destinations

17

Fall is arguably the best driving season in Montana. Cooler air, changing foliage, and fewer crowds along 30 routes averaging 480 miles.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
Montana routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Montana that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 480 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Fall Routes

Sidney, MT → Hamilton, MT

600.2 mi 11h 3m Score: 7/10

Evergreen, MT → Miles City, MT

595.9 mi 10h 26m Score: 8/10

Glendive, MT → Kalispell, MT

575 mi 10h 53m Score: 7/10

Baker, MT → Missoula, MT

566.5 mi 10h 1m Score: 8/10

Sidney, MT → Evergreen, MT

557.4 mi 10h 43m Score: 8/10

Evergreen, MT → Forsyth, MT

551.9 mi 9h 42m Score: 8/10

Miles City, MT → Ronan, MT

543.6 mi 9h 13m Score: 8/10

Libby, MT → Billings, MT

537.7 mi 9h 37m Score: 7/10

Dillon, MT → Sidney, MT

526.2 mi 9h 22m Score: 8/10

Seeley Lake, MT → Miles City, MT

502.5 mi 8h 39m Score: 8/10

Missoula, MT → Miles City, MT

488 mi 8h 12m Score: 9/10

Billings, MT → Whitefish, MT

465.9 mi 8h 14m Score: 7/10

Columbia Falls, MT → Billings, MT

457 mi 8h 3m Score: 8/10

Evergreen, MT → Lockwood, MT

456.9 mi 7h 59m Score: 8/10

Red Lodge, MT → Kalispell, MT

456.7 mi 8h 10m Score: 7/10

Billings, MT → Evergreen, MT

451.4 mi 7h 55m Score: 8/10

Kalispell, MT → Billings, MT

449.7 mi 7h 59m Score: 8/10

Billings, MT → Kalispell, MT

449.6 mi 7h 54m Score: 8/10

Columbia Falls, MT → Laurel, MT

442.3 mi 7h 43m Score: 8/10

Miles City, MT → Browning, MT

441.9 mi 8h 44m Score: 8/10

Somers, MT → Billings, MT

441.4 mi 7h 44m Score: 8/10

Miles City, MT → South Browning, MT

441.4 mi 8h 43m Score: 8/10

South Browning, MT → Miles City, MT

441.1 mi 8h 41m Score: 7/10

Miles City, MT → Lincoln, MT

440.2 mi 7h 43m Score: 8/10

Lockwood, MT → Bigfork, MT

436.9 mi 7h 38m Score: 8/10

Evergreen, MT → Laurel, MT

436.3 mi 7h 35m Score: 8/10

Polson, MT → Billings, MT

412.8 mi 7h 6m Score: 9/10

Sidney, MT → Bozeman, MT

412 mi 7h Score: 8/10

Columbus, MT → Evergreen, MT

411.3 mi 7h 10m Score: 8/10

Dillon, MT → Miles City, MT

400.5 mi 7h 16m Score: 8/10

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