How far is Fort Benton, MT from Whitefish, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Benton and Whitefish is 174.17 miles (280.3 km).
Flight distance from Fort Benton, MT to Whitefish, MT is 174.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Fort Benton to Whitefish with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Benton, Montana to Whitefish, Montana is: 248.95 miles (400.64 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Benton to Whitefish will take approximately 04 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Fort Benton
City in Montana, USA
| Population | 1442 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°49'6"N 110°40'3"W |
| Latitude | 47.8183000 |
| Longitude | -110.6674400 |
| Altitude | 799 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8713 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 48°24'40"N 114°20'15"W |
| Latitude | 48.4110800 |
| Longitude | -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Whitefish: (-114.337485,48.411081)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Benton and Whitefish
The distance between Fort Benton and Whitefish is 401 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 27 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Fort Benton and Whitefish. The current time is 06:43:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.25 liters (8.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Benton and Whitefish.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Benton to Whitefish is $33.86 (diesel $42.03).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $33.86 | $36.45 | $39.05 | $42.03 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Montana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.855 (Diesel $4.785) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Benton and Whitefish (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
