How far is Eureka, MT from Whitefish, MT?
The driving distance from Eureka, MT to Whitefish, MT is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in 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 Whitefish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eureka and Whitefish.
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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
50.1 mi · 56 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Parkhill Drive
110 m · 21 sec · Parkhill Drive
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
972 ft · 48 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Karrow Avenue
111 m · 14 sec · Karrow Avenue
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left
51 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eureka and Whitefish.
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
50.1 mi · 00h 56m
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 Whitefish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eureka to Whitefish?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Rexford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Eureka and 25.5 miles from Whitefish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 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 Whitefish.
Stop Ideas Near Rexford
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 Rexford.
Libby
Whitefish station
West Glacier
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eureka and Whitefish. Straight-line distance: 46.02 mi (74.06 km).
#1 Eureka
Town in Lincoln County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,445 |
| Coordinates | 48.8799600, -115.0535000 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8,713 |
| Coordinates | 48.4110800, -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-114.337485, 48.411081)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.01 | $14.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
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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