How far is Colstrip, MT from Whitefish, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Colstrip and Whitefish is 402.09 miles (647.11 km).
Flight distance from Colstrip, MT to Whitefish, MT is 402.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 04 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 58 minutes to travel from Colstrip to Whitefish with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Colstrip, Montana to Whitefish, Montana is: 538.22 miles (866.18 km) by car.
Driving from Colstrip to Whitefish will take approximately 09 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Colstrip
Town focused on coal mining and electricity production
| Population | 2217 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 45°53'3"N 106°37'25"W |
| Latitude | 45.8841600 |
| Longitude | -106.6236400 |
| Altitude | 982 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8713 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 48°24'40"N 114°20'15"W |
| Latitude | 48.4110800 |
| Longitude | -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Whitefish: (-114.337485,48.411081)
Estimated Travel Time Between Colstrip and Whitefish
The distance between Colstrip and Whitefish is 866 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 37 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Colstrip and Whitefish. The current time is 04:38:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 07 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 42 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 71.89 liters (18.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Colstrip and Whitefish.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Colstrip to Whitefish is $73.21 (diesel $90.88).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $73.21 | $78.8 | $84.42 | $90.88 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Montana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.855 (Diesel $4.785) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 06, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Colstrip and Whitefish (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
