How far is East Missoula, MT from Kalispell, MT?

The driving distance from East Missoula, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.75 mi
02h 14m
Flight
93.15 mi
149.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.15 mi
Kilometers
149.91 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.75 mi
Kilometers
191.11 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalispell
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 AM MDT
Return by in East Missoula
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Missoula
2026-04-18T23:11
Arrive Kalispell
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Missoula
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Pablo
MT

Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida

From East Missoula
61.5 mi
01h 07m
To Kalispell
57.2 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Missoula and Kalispell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Missoula and Kalispell.

  1. 1

    Start on Randles Street

    572 ft · 32 sec · Randles Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Montana 200

    1984 ft · 40 sec · Old Montana 200

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

    110.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue East

    1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue East

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 3rd Street East

    130 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street East

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Missoula and Kalispell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 93 North
111 mi · 93%
Old Montana 200
11.2 mi · 9%
1st Avenue East
0.81 mi · 1%
Randles Street
0.11 mi
3rd Street East
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

US 93 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

111 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pablo
01h 07m from East Missoula
Leave By
2:00 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Missoula and Mostly Sunny near Kalispell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Missoula to Kalispell?

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Pablo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from East Missoula and 57.2 miles from Kalispell.

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

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 2:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.31 one way or $32.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Missoula and Mostly Sunny near Kalispell.

Stop Ideas Near Pablo

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

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

BUS

Missoula, MT

80 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street
RAIL

Essex

85 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd
RAIL

Whitefish station

92 mi away
500 Depot Street
RAIL

West Glacier

101 mi away
Hwy 2 and Going-to-the-Sun Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Missoula and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 93.15 mi (149.91 km).

East Missoula

#1 East Missoula

Census designated place

Population2,157
Coordinates46.8707600, -113.9445500
Altitude995
CountryUnited States
Kalispell

#2 Kalispell

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population25,329
Coordinates48.1957900, -114.3129100
Altitude901
CountryUnited States
Start: Randles Street (-113.944383, 46.870866)
End: 3rd Street West (-114.312918, 48.195812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.86 L · about $16.31
Round trip
$32.62
8.38 gal · 31.72 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.31 $32.62
Mid-grade $4.23 $17.73 $35.46
Premium $4.55 $19.06 $38.12
Diesel $5.41 $22.68 $45.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Missoula and Kalispell. The current time is 23:11:46.

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.