How far is Fort Belknap Agency, MT from Whitefish, MT?
The driving distance from Fort Belknap Agency, MT to Whitefish, MT is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.4 miles (411 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Toole County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Belknap Agency and Whitefish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Belknap Agency and Whitefish.
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Start on 1st Street
2265 ft · 2 min · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
148.8 mi · 2 hr 49 min
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Continue on West Roosevelt Highway
58 mi · 1 hr 8 min · West Roosevelt Highway
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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
3 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on 9th Street
2 mi · 5 min · 9th Street
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Continue on US 2
1.6 km · 1 min · US 2
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto US 93 South
2584 ft · 51 sec · US 93 South
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Continue on Spokane Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Spokane Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
536 ft · 22 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right
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 Fort Belknap Agency and Whitefish.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
149 mi · 02h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Fort Belknap Agency and Mostly Sunny near Whitefish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Belknap Agency to Whitefish?
The road trip is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km) and usually takes 05h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shelby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.2 miles from Fort Belknap Agency and 150.4 miles from Whitefish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.4 miles (411 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.30 one way or $82.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Belknap Agency and Mostly Sunny near Whitefish.
Stop Ideas Near Shelby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Shelby Town Hall
Shelby City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shelby.
Shelby
Cut Bank
Browning
East Glacier Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Belknap Agency and Whitefish. Straight-line distance: 255.37 mi (410.98 km).
#1 Fort Belknap Agency
Census designated place
| Population | 1,293 |
| Coordinates | 48.4825000, -108.7654400 |
| Altitude | 724 |
| 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: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $41.30 | $82.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.89 | $89.78 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $48.26 | $96.53 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $57.42 | $114.84 |
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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