How far is Four Corners, MT from Kalispell, MT?

The driving distance from Four Corners, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 307.9 miles (495.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
307.87 mi
05h 02m
Flight
230.65 mi
371.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.65 mi
Kilometers
371.19 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.87 mi
Kilometers
495.47 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalispell
Wed, May 13, 4:20 AM MDT
Return by in Four Corners
Wed, May 13, 9:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Four Corners
2026-05-12T23:18
Arrive Kalispell
Wed, May 13, 4:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:56 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Four Corners
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dutton
MT

Town of the United States

From Four Corners
153.8 mi
02h 31m
To Kalispell
154.1 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Four Corners and Kalispell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Four Corners and Kalispell.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    101 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gallatin Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Gallatin Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Jackrabbit Lane

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Jackrabbit Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1147 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula

    42.6 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1821 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto US 93 South

    7.1 mi · 9 min · US 93 South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue East

    1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue East

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 3rd Street East

    130 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street East

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Four Corners and Kalispell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackrabbit Lane
85.4 mi · 28%
I 90 West
42.6 mi · 14%
US 93 South
7.14 mi · 2%
Gallatin Road
2.84 mi · 1%
US 12 East
1.21 mi
1st Avenue East
0.81 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

91.1 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.2 mi
230.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dutton
02h 31m from Four Corners
Leave By
6:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Four Corners and Sunny near Kalispell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Four Corners to Kalispell?

The road trip is about 307.9 miles (495.5 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Dutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.8 miles from Four Corners and 154.1 miles from Kalispell.

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

The direct path is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.2 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 6:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.28 one way or $84.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Four Corners and Sunny near Kalispell.

Stop Ideas Near Dutton

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

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

BUS

Butte, MT

74 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Missoula, MT

87 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Four Corners and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 230.65 mi (371.19 km).

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#1 Four Corners

Four Corners is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.6296500, -111.1860600
Altitude1475
CountryUnited States
Kalispell

#2 Kalispell

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population25,329
Coordinates48.1957900, -114.3129100
Altitude901
CountryUnited States
Start: Gallatin Road (-111.196859, 45.629715)
End: 3rd Street West (-114.312918, 48.195812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.86 gal
41.12 L · about $42.28
Round trip
$84.56
21.72 gal · 82.24 L
Estimated CO2
96.5 kg one way
Round trip: 193 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.28 $84.56
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.95 $91.90
Premium $4.55 $49.40 $98.80
Diesel $5.41 $58.77 $117.55

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Four Corners and Kalispell. The current time is 23:18:13.

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.