How far is Bigfork, MT from Seeley Lake, MT?

The driving distance from Bigfork, MT to Seeley Lake, MT is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.3 mi
01h 26m
Flight
66.93 mi
107.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.93 mi
Kilometers
107.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.3 mi
Kilometers
117.97 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seeley Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 11:57 AM MDT
Return by in Bigfork
Thu, Oct 15, 1:24 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bigfork
2026-10-15T10:30
Arrive Seeley Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 11:57 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bigfork
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Pablo
MT

Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida

From Bigfork
36.6 mi
00h 43m
To Seeley Lake
36.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
52°F
Today

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bigfork and Seeley Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bigfork and Seeley Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on Cascade Avenue

    53 m · 10 sec · Cascade Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grand Drive

    93 m · 19 sec · Grand Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Electric Avenue

    602 ft · 31 sec · Electric Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    887 ft · 39 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Bridge Street

    621 ft · 32 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridge Street

    889 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    67.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bigfork and Seeley Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bridge Street
0.45 mi · 1%
Electric Avenue
0.11 mi
Grand Drive
0.06 mi
Cascade Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

67.9 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pablo
00h 43m from Bigfork
Leave By
3:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bigfork and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Seeley Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bigfork to Seeley Lake?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pablo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Bigfork and 36.7 miles from Seeley Lake.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.64 one way or $23.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bigfork and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Seeley Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Pablo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pablo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pablo.

BUS

Missoula, MT

80 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street
RAIL

Essex

85 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd
RAIL

Whitefish station

92 mi away
500 Depot Street
RAIL

West Glacier

101 mi away
Hwy 2 and Going-to-the-Sun Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bigfork and Seeley Lake. Straight-line distance: 66.93 mi (107.72 km).

Bigfork

#1 Bigfork

City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population4,270
Coordinates48.0632900, -114.0726100
Altitude908
CountryUnited States
Seeley Lake

#2 Seeley Lake

Census designated place in Montana, USA

Population1,659
Coordinates47.1793800, -113.4845200
Altitude1225
CountryUnited States
Start: Bigfork (-114.07261, 48.06329)
End: Seeley Lake (-113.48452, 47.17938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.79 L · about $11.64
Round trip
$23.28
5.18 gal · 19.58 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $11.64 $23.28
Mid-grade $4.83 $12.50 $24.99
Premium $5.19 $13.45 $26.90
Diesel $6.11 $15.82 $31.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bigfork and Seeley Lake. The current time is 10:30:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.