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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
419.12 mi
07h 12m
Flight
353.39 mi
568.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
353.39 mi
Kilometers
568.73 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
419.12 mi
Kilometers
674.51 km
Drive Time
07h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalispell
Sat, Apr 18, 1:11 PM MDT
Return by in Glasgow
Sat, Apr 18, 8:24 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glasgow
2026-04-18T05:58
Arrive Kalispell
Sat, Apr 18, 1:11 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:13 PM to 2:43 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glasgow
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Chester
MT

Town in and the county seat of Liberty County, Montana, United States

From Glasgow
209.4 mi
03h 36m
To Kalispell
209.7 mi
03h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street North

    12 m · 8 sec · 6th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

    945 ft · 12 sec · 1st Avenue North

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 2

    28.9 mi · 33 min · Highway 2

  4. 4

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    40.3 mi · 46 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on North 1st Street East

    191.1 mi · 3 hr 36 min · North 1st Street East

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North

  8. 8

    Continue on West Roosevelt Highway

    58 mi · 1 hr 8 min · West Roosevelt Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    75 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    842 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US 2

    1930 ft · 1 min · Old US 2

  14. 14

    Turn right onto US Route 2

    7.5 mi · 10 min · US Route 2

  15. 15

    Continue on US 2

    1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2

  16. 16

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Continue on US Route 2

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 2

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive

    2198 ft · 1 min · Woodland Park Drive

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Conrad Drive

    1451 ft · 40 sec · Conrad Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on 2nd Street East

    1235 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Street East

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue East

    112 m · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue East

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 3rd Street East

    1169 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Street East

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 1st Street East
191 mi · 46%
East Central Avenue
72.9 mi · 17%
West Roosevelt Highway
58 mi · 14%
Lewis and Clark Trail
40.3 mi · 10%
Highway 2
28.9 mi · 7%
US Route 2
8.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.7 mi
353.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
03h 36m from Glasgow
Leave By
9:34 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Shelby

65 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Havre station

95 mi away
235 Main Street
RAIL

Cut Bank

101 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 353.39 mi (568.73 km).

Glasgow

#1 Glasgow

Town in Montana

Population3,315
Coordinates48.1969600, -106.6367100
Altitude638
CountryUnited States
Kalispell

#2 Kalispell

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population25,329
Coordinates48.1957900, -114.3129100
Altitude901
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street North (-106.636695, 48.196956)
End: 3rd Street West (-114.312918, 48.195812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 675 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
14.79 gal
55.98 L · about $57.58
Round trip
$115.15
29.58 gal · 111.96 L
Estimated CO2
131.4 kg one way
Round trip: 262.9 kg / 580 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Montana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Glasgow and Kalispell. The current time is 05:58:43.

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.