How far is Crow Agency, MT from Whitefish, MT?

The driving distance from Crow Agency, MT to Whitefish, MT is about 501.9 miles (807.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 377.5 miles (607.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
501.96 mi
08h 14m
Flight
377.48 mi
607.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
377.48 mi
Kilometers
607.49 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
501.96 mi
Kilometers
807.82 km
Drive Time
08h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitefish
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM MDT
Return by in Crow Agency
Thu, Apr 23, 10:25 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crow Agency
2026-04-22T17:56
Arrive Whitefish
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:14 PM to 3:44 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crow Agency
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Whitehall
MT

Town in Jefferson County, Montana

From Crow Agency
262.2 mi
04h 07m
To Whitefish
239.8 mi
04h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crow Agency and Whitefish.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crow Agency and Whitefish.

  1. 1

    Start on Makawasha Avenue

    98 m · 13 sec · Makawasha Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    584 ft · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    982 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula

    42.6 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1821 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto US 93 South

    4.8 mi · 6 min · US 93 South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Kalispell Bypass

    1305 ft · 25 sec · Kalispell Bypass

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kalispell Bypass

    46 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass

    1.6 km · 1 min · Kalispell Bypass

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kalispell Bypass

    52 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Kalispell Bypass

  22. 22

    Turn left onto US 93 North

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 93 North

  23. 23

    Continue on US 93 South

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 93 South

  24. 24

    Continue on Spokane Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Spokane Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    536 ft · 22 sec · East 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    51 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crow Agency and Whitefish.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Makawasha Avenue
289 mi · 58%
I 90 West
42.6 mi · 8%
US 93 South
8.07 mi · 2%
Kalispell Bypass
7.61 mi · 2%
US 93 North
6.83 mi · 1%
Spokane Avenue
1.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Makawasha Avenue

Continue straight

113 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+124.4 mi
377.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitehall
04h 07m from Crow Agency
Leave By
7:32 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crow Agency and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitefish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crow Agency to Whitefish?

The road trip is about 501.9 miles (807.8 km) and usually takes 08h 14m 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?

Whitehall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 262.2 miles from Crow Agency and 239.8 miles from Whitefish.

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

The direct path is about 377.5 miles (607.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 124.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. 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 $68.95 one way or $137.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crow Agency and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitefish.

Stop Ideas Near Whitehall

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Whitehall, 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 Whitehall.

BUS

Butte, MT

36 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Bozeman, MT

72 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crow Agency and Whitefish. Straight-line distance: 377.48 mi (607.49 km).

Crow Agency

#1 Crow Agency

Census designated place

Population1,616
Coordinates45.6016400, -107.4611900
Altitude926
CountryUnited States
Whitefish

#2 Whitefish

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population8,713
Coordinates48.4110800, -114.3376300
Altitude923
CountryUnited States
Start: Makawasha Avenue (-107.461142, 45.601551)
End: (-114.337485, 48.411081)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 808 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.71 gal
67.05 L · about $68.95
Round trip
$137.89
35.42 gal · 134.1 L
Estimated CO2
157.4 kg one way
Round trip: 314.8 kg / 694 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $68.95 $137.89
Mid-grade $4.23 $74.93 $149.86
Premium $4.55 $80.56 $161.13
Diesel $5.41 $95.85 $191.69

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Crow Agency and Whitefish. The current time is 17:56:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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