Glacier to Missoula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

130.8 miles 210.5 km · straight line
163.5 miles estimated 263.1 km · driving distance
3h 17min estimated drive time
$16 - $19 estimated fuel cost
~46min flight time
184° S bearing direction

How far is Glacier from Missoula?

The distance from Glacier to Missoula is 130.8 miles (210.5 km) as the crow flies. Missoula is located S of Glacier. By car, the driving distance is approximately 163.5 miles, taking about 3h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Glacier and Missoula. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Glacier to Missoula

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 17min $16 - $19 Flexible stops
Fly ~46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 56min $13–$25* Budget
Train ~3h 7min $20–$57* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glacier & Missoula

Quick Facts

Glacier
48.76°N, 113.79°W
America/Denver
1966m elevation
Missoula
46.87°N, 114.00°W
America/Denver
978m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 44 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 190.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients