How far is Kalispell, MT from Clancy, MT?

The driving distance from Kalispell, MT to Clancy, MT is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.37 mi
04h 01m
Flight
161.75 mi
260.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.75 mi
Kilometers
260.31 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.37 mi
Kilometers
332.12 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clancy
Thu, Apr 16, 1:39 AM MDT
Return by in Kalispell
Thu, Apr 16, 5:40 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalispell
2026-04-15T21:38
Arrive Clancy
Thu, Apr 16, 1:39 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kalispell
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
Seeley Lake
MT

Census designated place in Montana, USA

From Kalispell
103.1 mi
02h 00m
To Clancy
103.3 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
55°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kalispell and Clancy.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street West

    130 m · 16 sec · 3rd Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue East

    1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 93 South

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US 93 South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Snowline Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Snowline Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Demersville Road

    1311 ft · 59 sec · Demersville Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rocky Cliff Drive

    89 m · 20 sec · Rocky Cliff Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US 93 South

    3.6 mi · 4 min · US 93 South

  8. 8

    Turn left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1821 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 141

    32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141

  13. 13

    Turn left

    29.8 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West Lyndale Avenue

    2326 ft · 1 min · West Lyndale Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Last Chance Gulch Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Last Chance Gulch Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North Last Chance Gulch Street

    677 ft · 18 sec · North Last Chance Gulch Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Cedar Street

    2883 ft · 1 min · Cedar Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward Butte

    1290 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    10.7 mi · 10 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Clancy

    1208 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Railroad Way

    1597 ft · 44 sec · Railroad Way

  22. 22

    Continue on East Clancy Street

    634 ft · 20 sec · East Clancy Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    45 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 141
32.5 mi · 16%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
11 mi · 5%
US 93 South
6.26 mi · 3%
Snowline Lane
0.98 mi
North Last Chance Gulch Street
0.82 mi
1st Avenue East
0.81 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
161.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seeley Lake
02h 00m from Kalispell
Leave By
8:58 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Kalispell and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clancy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kalispell to Clancy?

The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Seeley Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Kalispell and 103.3 miles from Clancy.

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

The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.34 one way or $56.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Kalispell and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clancy.

Stop Ideas Near Seeley Lake

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

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

BUS

Missoula, MT

53 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalispell and Clancy. Straight-line distance: 161.75 mi (260.31 km).

Kalispell

#1 Kalispell

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population25,329
Coordinates48.1957900, -114.3129100
Altitude901
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clancy

Census designated place

Population1,661
Coordinates46.4652100, -111.9863800
Altitude1293
CountryUnited States
Start: Kalispell (-114.31291, 48.19579)
End: Clancy (-111.98638, 46.46521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.57 L · about $28.34
Round trip
$56.68
14.56 gal · 55.14 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $28.34 $56.68
Mid-grade $4.23 $30.80 $61.60
Premium $4.55 $33.12 $66.23
Diesel $5.41 $39.40 $78.80

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kalispell and Clancy. The current time is 21:38:24.

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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.