How far is Kalispell, MT from Chinook, MT?
The driving distance from Kalispell, MT to Chinook, MT is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.7 miles (377.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Glacier County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalispell and Chinook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalispell and Chinook.
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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
54.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue on 5th Avenue North
138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
102.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue straight
20.8 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Indiana Street
1775 ft · 1 min · Indiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalispell and Chinook.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Roosevelt Highway
Continue on Roosevelt Highway
103 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Kalispell and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Chinook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalispell to Chinook?
The road trip is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Cut Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.2 miles from Kalispell and 141.9 miles from Chinook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.7 miles (377.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 5:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.89 one way or $77.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Kalispell and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Chinook.
Stop Ideas Near Cut Bank
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 Cut Bank.
Cut Bank
Shelby
Browning
East Glacier Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalispell and Chinook. Straight-line distance: 234.68 mi (377.68 km).
#1 Kalispell
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 25,329 |
| Coordinates | 48.1957900, -114.3129100 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chinook
City in Montana
| Population | 1,230 |
| Coordinates | 48.5900000, -109.2312800 |
| Altitude | 740 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chinook (-109.23128, 48.59)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $38.89 | $77.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $42.27 | $84.54 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $45.44 | $90.89 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $54.07 | $108.13 |
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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