Missoula, MT Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 17 heading in, Missoula, MT works well as a modest departure point in the Mountain West. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 56-mile quick runs to 488-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Missoula, MT head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
23
Longest Drive
566.5 mi
Baker, MT
Quickest Drive
1h 6m
Ronan, MT
Plan Around Missoula, MT
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Missoula, MT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Missoula, MT
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Missoula, MT
Driving from Missoula, MT
The typical drive from Missoula, MT covers about 205 miles and takes around 3h 43m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 488 miles (8h 12m), while the shortest is just 56 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Missoula, MT most often head toward Miles City, MT (488 mi, 8h 12m), Havre, MT (278.2 mi, 5h 13m), South Browning, MT (205.2 mi, 4h 19m), East Helena, MT (119.2 mi, 2h 10m), and Deer Lodge, MT (81.2 mi, 1h 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 205-mile drive from Missoula, MT, expect to burn about 8.1 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Missoula, MT and 17 routes heading into Missoula, MT, covering 23 total connections. Distances range from 56 to 488 miles.
The longest mapped route from Missoula, MT covers 488 miles and takes approximately 8h 12m. Shorter options start at just 56 miles.
The average route from Missoula, MT runs about 205 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Missoula, MT include Miles City, MT, Havre, MT, South Browning, MT and East Helena, MT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Missoula, MT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
75,600
Median Income
$65,329
Median Home Value
$427,400
Median Age
34.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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