How far is Eureka, MT from Kalispell, MT?
The driving distance from Eureka, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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 01h 13m.
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.
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eureka and Kalispell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eureka and Kalispell.
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Start on 2nd Street
30 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Dewey Avenue
600 ft · 21 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Continue on Riverside Drive
46.4 mi · 51 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Twin Bridges Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Twin Bridges Road
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Turn straight onto Lodgepole Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lodgepole Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farm To Market Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Farm To Market Road
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Turn left onto West Reserve Drive
3 mi · 4 min · West Reserve Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allison Fifield Memorial
37 m · 2 sec · West Reserve Drive
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Exit the rotary onto West Reserve Drive
2248 ft · 38 sec · West Reserve Drive
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Turn straight onto Reserve Loop
1784 ft · 36 sec · Reserve Loop
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Continue on Old Reserve Drive
2810 ft · 52 sec · Old Reserve Drive
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Turn right onto US 93 North
1.2 km · 1 min · US 93 North
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Continue on Sunset Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sunset Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street West
12 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street West
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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 Eureka 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.
Riverside Drive
Continue on Riverside Drive
46.4 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eureka 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 Eureka to Kalispell?
The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Whitefish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Eureka and 32.6 miles from Kalispell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Eureka and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Kalispell.
Stop Ideas Near Whitefish
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 Whitefish.
Whitefish station
West Glacier
Essex
East Glacier Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eureka and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 58.16 mi (93.6 km).
#1 Eureka
Town in Lincoln County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,445 |
| Coordinates | 48.8799600, -115.0535000 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.95 | $17.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $10.46 | $20.93 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
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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