How far is Columbia, MO from Kalispell, MT?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Kalispell, MT is about 1597.7 miles (2571.2 km), with a travel time of about 27h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1265.5 miles (2036.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 55h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 27h 54m.
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.
Township in Pennington County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Kalispell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Kalispell.
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Start on North Providence Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road
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Turn left onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
712 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on George Brett Super Highway
1.4 km · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
121.5 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Continue on I 29 North: Sioux City
184.6 mi · 3 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Rapid City
1236 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
372.9 mi · 5 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 34 West: Whitewood, Belle Fourche
1463 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto SD Highway 34
17.4 mi · 21 min · SD Highway 34
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto US Highway 212
93.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 212
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Continue on Park Avenue
2986 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Holt Street
43.7 mi · 51 min · Holt Street
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Continue on Main Street
3072 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 212
20.1 mi · 24 min · US Highway 212
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 212
66 m · 4 sec · US Highway 212
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
41.8 mi · 49 min · US Highway 212
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Take the exit slight right
131 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
83.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Continue straight
207.3 mi · 3 hr 23 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 Columbia and Kalispell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
373 mi · 05h 55m
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 Columbia and Mostly Cloudy near Kalispell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Kalispell?
The road trip is about 1597.7 miles (2571.2 km) and usually takes 27h 54m 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?
Owanka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 797.7 miles from Columbia and 800 miles from Kalispell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1265.5 miles (2036.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 332.2 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 CDT. 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 $212.61 one way or $425.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 501 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Columbia and Kalispell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Cloudy near Kalispell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 1265.52 mi (2036.65 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
| Population | 124,769 |
| Coordinates | 38.9517100, -92.3340700 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 2571 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 53h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 39h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 31h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 26h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 22h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 19h 55m |
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 | $3.77 | $212.61 | $425.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $239.78 | $479.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $262.39 | $524.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $299.04 | $598.08 |
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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