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Missoula to Glacier National Park EV Road Trip

Prepare for an EV trip on Missoula to Glacier National Park — approximately 168 miles via US-93, US-2. This guide introduces seasonal conditions and range estimates. Continue to the planner to check weather for your date, compare departures and plan charging stops.

Quick answer

  • Distance: 168 mi (270 km)
  • Elevation gain: 2,625 ft
  • Highways: US-93, US-2
  • Chargers to know: Kalispell Supercharger, Whitefish L2, West Glacier L2
  • In winter: heavy snow, Going-to-the-Sun road closed, black ice
  • In summer: wildfire smoke, tourist congestion

Estimated range & charging stops by EV

Compare estimates for the available vehicles in mild, cold and arctic scenarios. These examples illustrate the effect of cold; they are not today's forecast or a measurement of your battery's range.

Missoula to Glacier National Park, 168 mi: full charge, steady 65 mph, no headwind. Terrain included: 800 m of cumulative climb, with descent approximated from the endpoint elevations; intermediate passes are not resolved. These are reference scenarios, not today’s forecast.
EV ModelMild (70°F / 21°C)Cold (20°F / -7°C)Arctic (-10°F / -23°C)
Tesla Model Y Long Range277 mi · no stops203 mi · no stops150 mi · 1 stop
Tesla Model 3 Long Range297 mi · no stops217 mi · no stops160 mi · 1 stop
Ford F-150 Lightning ER286 mi · no stops215 mi · no stops161 mi · 1 stop
Rivian R1T Large Pack293 mi · no stops220 mi · no stops165 mi · 1 stop
Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD238 mi · no stops176 mi · no stops131 mi · 1 stop
Chevy Bolt EUV221 mi · no stops153 mi · 1 stop111 mi · 1 stop
Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD259 mi · no stops192 mi · no stops144 mi · 1 stop
Kia EV6 Long Range277 mi · no stops203 mi · no stops151 mi · 1 stop

Notable chargers on this route

Kalispell Supercharger, Whitefish L2, West Glacier L2 are charging locations to consider along US-93, US-2. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.

Winter hazards on Missoula to Glacier National Park

Winter on this corridor includes heavy snow, Going-to-the-Sun road closed, black ice. Compare forecasts around your planned departure, then save the trip to follow changes in Live Mode. A higher score indicates lower forecast risk.

Summer conditions

In summer, plan for wildfire smoke, tourist congestion. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.

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