How far is Beach, ND from Kalispell, MT?
The driving distance from Beach, ND to Kalispell, MT is about 613.9 miles (987.9 km), with a travel time of about 11h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 488.3 miles (785.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 29m.
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 in Judith Basin County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beach and Kalispell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beach and Kalispell.
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Start on 1st Avenue Northeast
138 m · 26 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northeast
849 ft · 33 sec · 4th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northwest
2915 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 16
2083 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 16
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 West: Billings
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
40 mi · 38 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
1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on US Route 2
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 2
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Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive
2198 ft · 1 min · Woodland Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Conrad Drive
1451 ft · 40 sec · Conrad Drive
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Continue on 2nd Street East
1235 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Street East
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue East
112 m · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue East
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Turn right onto 3rd Street East
1169 ft · 34 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 Beach and Kalispell.
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.
Sunny leaving Beach and Mostly Sunny near Kalispell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beach to Kalispell?
The road trip is about 613.9 miles (987.9 km) and usually takes 11h 29m 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?
Hobson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 306.3 miles from Beach and 307.5 miles from Kalispell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 488.3 miles (785.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.6 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 MST. 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 $85.80 one way or $171.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 192.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beach and Mostly Sunny near Kalispell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beach and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 488.32 mi (785.87 km).
#1 Beach
City in North Dakota
| Population | 161 |
| Coordinates | 46.9180700, -104.0043700 |
| Altitude | 845 |
| 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: Kalispell (-114.31291, 48.19579)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 988 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 39m |
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 | $3.96 | $85.80 | $171.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $95.50 | $191.00 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $105.59 | $211.19 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $130.74 | $261.48 |
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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