How far is Glasgow, MT from Kalispell, MT?
The driving distance from Glasgow, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 419.1 miles (674.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 353.4 miles (568.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 07h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in and the county seat of Liberty County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glasgow and Kalispell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow and Kalispell.
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Start on 6th Street North
12 m · 8 sec · 6th Street North
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue North
945 ft · 12 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on Highway 2
28.9 mi · 33 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
40.3 mi · 46 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Continue on North 1st Street East
191.1 mi · 3 hr 36 min · North 1st Street East
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on US Route 2
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 2
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Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive
2198 ft · 1 min · Woodland Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Conrad Drive
1451 ft · 40 sec · Conrad Drive
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Continue on 2nd Street East
1235 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Street East
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue East
112 m · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue East
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Turn right onto 3rd Street East
1169 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Street East
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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 Glasgow and Kalispell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North 1st Street East
Continue on North 1st Street East
191 mi · 03h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Glasgow and Mostly Sunny near Kalispell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glasgow to Kalispell?
The road trip is about 419.1 miles (674.5 km) and usually takes 07h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.4 miles from Glasgow and 209.7 miles from Kalispell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 353.4 miles (568.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.58 one way or $115.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glasgow and Mostly Sunny near Kalispell.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
Shelby
Havre station
Cut Bank
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 353.39 mi (568.73 km).
#1 Glasgow
Town in Montana
| Population | 3,315 |
| Coordinates | 48.1969600, -106.6367100 |
| Altitude | 638 |
| 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: 675 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 13m |
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 | $57.58 | $115.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $62.58 | $125.15 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $67.28 | $134.56 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $80.04 | $160.09 |
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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