Origin
Missoula, MT
Late night in Missoula on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Missoula, MT to Ronan, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
56.1 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Missoula, MT
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Ronan, MT
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Trip Overview
Missoula, MT to Ronan, MT is 56.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via US 93, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Montana. It's a straightforward drive that covers a modest distance, making it ideal for a quick transfer or a relaxed start to a longer trip. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of the way, with a comfortable pace for this segment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 93 | 46.8 mi | 55m |
| Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway | 8 mi | 8m |
| North Orange Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Higgins Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 93
— 46.8 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Missoula, MT and Ronan, MT.
1
Start on North Higgins Avenue
19 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Higgins Avenue
2
Turn right onto I 90 Bus
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Broadway Street
3
Turn right onto US 93 Bus
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Orange Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 93 Bus
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Orange Street
5
Continue on US 93 Bus
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Orange Street
6
Take the ramp
184 ft
·
4 sec
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
8
Merge onto I 90; MT 200
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit onto US 93; MT 200
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 93; MT 200
Toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93; MT 200
47 mi
·
54 min
·
US 93; MT 200
Toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
11
Turn left onto Main Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street Southwest
12
Arrive at destination
Main Street Southwest
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28 miles from Missoula, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 90 Bus / West Broadway Street
Turn right onto I 90 Bus / West Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 93 Bus / North Orange Street
Turn right onto US 93 Bus / North Orange Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 93 Bus / North Orange Street
Enter roundabout onto US 93 Bus / North Orange Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 93; MT 200
Take the exit onto US 93; MT 200 toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 93; MT 200
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93; MT 200 toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.89 one way
$17.78 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.32 | $18.64 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.39 | $24.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.85 | $3.59 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ronan, MT
Late night in Ronan on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for about 84% of this 56.1-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on US 93 covers 46.8 miles. After this, you'll transition to North Orange Street for the final portion of the route. This means you'll experience mostly rural cruising with minimal disruption before reaching your destination.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.8 mi on US 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 93 and Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 90 Bus / West Broadway Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 90 Bus / West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 93 Bus / North Orange Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 93 Bus / North Orange Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 56.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.8 miles on US 93. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through MT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 90 Bus / West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 93 Bus / North Orange Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 93 Bus / North Orange Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ronan, MT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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