How far is Baker, MT from Whitefish, MT?
The driving distance from Baker, MT to Whitefish, MT is about 617.1 miles (993.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 490.6 miles (789.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in 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 Whitefish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baker and Whitefish.
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Start on 6th Street West
100 m · 17 sec · 6th Street West
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Turn right
2282 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
712 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
745 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Lake Street
44.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Lake Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
899 ft · 15 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Continue straight
1697 ft · 35 sec
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Take the ramp left
1331 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
1434 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right
217.9 mi · 3 hr 58 min
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Continue straight
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1629 ft · 30 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on Truck Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass
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Continue on US Highway 87
14.7 mi · 16 min · US Highway 87
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Continue straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn slight right
1588 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
557 ft · 7 sec
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Continue straight
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto 57th Street South
1.5 km · 1 min · 57th Street South
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
4.3 mi · 8 min · 2nd Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Drive North
73 m · 4 sec · Park Drive North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1070 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on First Avenue North Bridge
1045 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge
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Continue on Central Avenue West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Take the exit right
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.4 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
32.2 mi · 36 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street
157 m · 18 sec · West Division Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Division Street
44 m · 5 sec · West Division Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Avenue North
6 mi · 8 min · Main Avenue North
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Continue on 13th Lane Northwest
12.9 mi · 15 min · 13th Lane Northwest
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Continue on United States Highway 89
49.2 mi · 53 min · United States Highway 89
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
75 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
72.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right
842 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US 2
1930 ft · 1 min · Old US 2
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Turn right onto US Route 2
7.5 mi · 10 min · US Route 2
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Continue on US 2
3 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on 9th Street
2 mi · 5 min · 9th Street
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Continue on US 2
1.6 km · 1 min · US 2
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto US 93 South
2584 ft · 51 sec · US 93 South
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Continue on Spokane Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Spokane Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
536 ft · 22 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right
51 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baker and Whitefish.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
218 mi · 03h 58m
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 Rain And Snow Likely near Whitefish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baker to Whitefish?
The road trip is about 617.1 miles (993.1 km) and usually takes 10h 26m 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?
Lewistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 320.1 miles from Baker and 297 miles from Whitefish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 490.6 miles (789.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 126.5 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 $84.79 one way or $169.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 193.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Baker and Rain And Snow Likely near Whitefish.
Stop Ideas Near Lewistown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center
Lewistown City Water Clerk
Lewistown Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewistown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baker and Whitefish. Straight-line distance: 490.58 mi (789.51 km).
#1 Baker
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 1,897 |
| Coordinates | 46.3669500, -104.2846600 |
| Altitude | 895 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8,713 |
| Coordinates | 48.4110800, -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-114.337485, 48.411081)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 993 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 41m |
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 | $84.79 | $169.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $92.15 | $184.30 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $99.08 | $198.15 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $117.87 | $235.75 |
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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