Map & Directions

The Bitterroot Valley is located on the western border of Montana, directly south of Missoula, MT.

Maps for individual vacation rental properties are available on each of the properties unit detail pages by clicking on the map this property link.

Driving Directions

US Route 93 runs north and south the entire length of the Bitterroot Valley, and all properties are accessible from US 93. The Bitterroot Valley’s primary, year round routes in and out are from the north and the south.

From the North

From Missoula, MT, take US 93 approximately 50 miles south to Hamilton, MT, which is in the center of the Bitterroot Valley. Interstate 90 runs through Missoula and connects to US 93 via Reserve Street, which has excellent signage for US 93 and Hamilton.

From the South

From Salmon, ID, take US 93 approximately 90 miles north to Hamilton, MT. This route traverses Lost Trail Pass (7,014’) at the Montana/Idaho border.

From Interstate 15, take MT 43 west through the scenic Big Hole Valley, then head north on US 93 approximately 46 miles to Hamilton. This route also traverses Lost Trail Pass (7,014’) at the Montana/Idaho border.

Airport Information

Missoula International Airport (www.flymissoula.com) is conveniently located about an hour from the heart of the Bitterroot Valley, Hamilton, MT. This full service airport services flights from Skywest (Delta), United Express, Horizon Air (Alaska Airlines), Northwest Airlines/KLM, Allegiant Airlines and Big Sky Airlines. Destination airports include Billings, MT, Chicago O’Hare, Denver International Airport, Las Vegas McCarren International Airport, Minneapolis International Airport, Portland International Airport, Salt Lake City International Airport, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Hamilton , MT features a small airport with a 4,200’ asphalt runway at 3,640’ elevation. For more information, visit the FBO website at www.northstaraviation.net.

Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park Montana

The Bitterroot Valley is located midway between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park, about 5 hours from each. Many travelers combine their Glacier National Park vacation and Yellowstone National Park vacations into a single trip, and the Bitterroot Valley is a great location to relax in between the hustle and bustle of the often crowded parks. There is nothing like the grandeur of our country’s most visited national parks, but to fully experience western Montana’s recreational, scenic and cultural opportunities, schedule some time in the quiet, relaxing environment of “the Bitterroot”.