How far is Kalispell, MT from Beach, ND?
The driving distance from Kalispell, MT to Beach, ND is about 613.2 miles (986.9 km), with a travel time of about 11h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 488.3 miles (785.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 24m.
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.
City in Judith Basin 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 Kalispell and Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalispell and Beach.
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Start on 3rd Street West
1169 ft · 39 sec · 3rd Street West
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue East
112 m · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue East
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Turn right onto 2nd Street East
1235 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Street East
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Continue on Conrad Drive
1451 ft · 45 sec · Conrad Drive
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Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive
2161 ft · 1 min · Woodland Park Drive
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Turn right onto US Route 2
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 2
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Turn straight onto State Highway 35
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US 2
1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2
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Continue on US Route 2
80.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min · US Route 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight
68.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 1st Street Southwest
526 ft · 19 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Exit the rotary onto 1st Street Southwest
33 m · 2 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Turn straight onto Main Avenue South
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Avenue South
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Continue on United States Route 89
16.8 mi · 19 min · United States Route 89
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Continue on 1st Road Southeast
14.7 mi · 16 min · 1st Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.5 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Continue on First Avenue North Bridge
1055 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 14th Street North
1.3 km · 1 min · 14th Street North
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
22.6 mi · 25 min · 10th Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1606 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn straight onto Truck Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
1629 ft · 37 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1946 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Northeast Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 87
196.5 mi · 3 hr 35 min · US Highway 87
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Continue straight
43.4 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
159 m · 15 sec
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Take the ramp left
1186 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
40 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 16: Beach
1126 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 16
1180 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 16
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Continue on 1st Avenue Northwest
2915 ft · 2 min · 1st Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
849 ft · 31 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northeast
138 m · 20 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalispell and Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 87
Continue on US Highway 87
196 mi · 03h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kalispell and Sunny near Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalispell to Beach?
The road trip is about 613.2 miles (986.9 km) and usually takes 11h 24m 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?
Hobson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 306 miles from Kalispell and 307.2 miles from Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 488.3 miles (785.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 124.9 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 MST. 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 $91.56 one way or $183.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 192.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kalispell and Sunny near Beach.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalispell and Beach. Straight-line distance: 488.32 mi (785.87 km).
#1 Kalispell
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 25,329 |
| Coordinates | 48.1957900, -114.3129100 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beach
City in North Dakota
| Population | 161 |
| Coordinates | 46.9180700, -104.0043700 |
| Altitude | 845 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beach (-104.00437, 46.91807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 987 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 39m |
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 | $4.23 | $91.56 | $183.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $98.61 | $197.23 |
| Premium | $4.91 | $106.25 | $212.50 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $132.13 | $264.27 |
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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