How far is Baker, MT from Kalispell, MT?
The driving distance from Baker, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 623.7 miles (1003.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 486.3 miles (782.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baker and Kalispell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baker and Kalispell.
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Start on 6th Street West
100 m · 20 sec · 6th Street West
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Turn left
75.8 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the ramp left
141.1 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
42.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn sharp left
32.5 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right
91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1821 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto US 93 South
7.1 mi · 9 min · US 93 South
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue East
1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue East
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Turn left onto 3rd Street East
130 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baker and Kalispell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
6th Street West
Take the ramp left
141 mi · 02h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Baker and Chance Rain And Snow near Kalispell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baker to Kalispell?
The road trip is about 623.7 miles (1003.8 km) and usually takes 10h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 335.6 miles from Baker and 288.1 miles from Kalispell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 486.3 miles (782.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 137.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $85.68 one way or $171.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 195.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Baker and Chance Rain And Snow near Kalispell.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livingston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baker and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 486.34 mi (782.69 km).
#1 Baker
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 1,897 |
| Coordinates | 46.3669500, -104.2846600 |
| Altitude | 895 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kalispell
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 25,329 |
| Coordinates | 48.1957900, -114.3129100 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| Country | United States |
End: 3rd Street West (-114.312918, 48.195812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1004 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $85.68 | $171.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $93.12 | $186.25 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $100.12 | $200.25 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $119.12 | $238.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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