How far is Cut Bank, MT from Kalispell, MT?
The driving distance from Cut Bank, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow
Slight Chance Light Snow then Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cut Bank and Kalispell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cut Bank and Kalispell.
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Start on East Main Street
34.6 mi · 41 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Central Avenue
1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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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 Cut Bank and Kalispell.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Central Avenue
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow leaving Cut Bank and Slight Chance Light Snow then Chance Snow Showers near Kalispell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cut Bank to Kalispell?
The road trip is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Cut Bank and 67.4 miles from Kalispell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96 miles (154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 1:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.53 one way or $37.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow around Cut Bank and Slight Chance Light Snow then Chance Snow Showers near Kalispell.
Stop Ideas Near Ferndale
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 Ferndale.
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Whitefish station
West Glacier
East Glacier Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cut Bank and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 95.99 mi (154.48 km).
#1 Cut Bank
City in Glacier County, Montana, United States
| Population | 3,019 |
| Coordinates | 48.6330400, -112.3261600 |
| Altitude | 1151 |
| 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: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $18.53 | $37.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $20.14 | $40.28 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $21.65 | $43.31 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $25.76 | $51.52 |
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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