How far is Conrad, MT from Kalispell, MT?
The driving distance from Conrad, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Glacier County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Conrad and Kalispell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conrad and Kalispell.
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Start on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left
2235 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 8 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1390 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
14.7 mi · 22 min
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Turn straight onto Valier Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Valier Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
25.9 mi · 28 min
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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 Conrad and Kalispell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Valier Highway
Exit the roundabout
72.3 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Likely leaving Conrad and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Kalispell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Conrad to Kalispell?
The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
South Browning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Conrad and 83 miles from Kalispell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 12:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Conrad and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Kalispell.
Stop Ideas Near South Browning
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Browning.
Browning
East Glacier Park
Cut Bank
Essex
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Conrad and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 109.04 mi (175.49 km).
#1 Conrad
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,412 |
| Coordinates | 48.1702500, -111.9461300 |
| Altitude | 1073 |
| 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: 3rd Street West (-114.312918, 48.195812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.93 | $45.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $24.92 | $49.84 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $26.79 | $53.59 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $31.88 | $63.75 |
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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