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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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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Montana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on 3rd Street West
130 m · 16 sec · 3rd Street West
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue East
1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue East
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Turn left onto US 93 South
2.7 mi · 4 min · US 93 South
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Turn left onto Snowline Lane
1.6 km · 4 min · Snowline Lane
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Turn right onto Demersville Road
1311 ft · 59 sec · Demersville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rocky Cliff Drive
89 m · 20 sec · Rocky Cliff Drive
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Turn left onto US 93 South
3.6 mi · 4 min · US 93 South
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
1821 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 141
32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141
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Turn left
29.8 mi · 35 min
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Continue on West Lyndale Avenue
2326 ft · 1 min · West Lyndale Avenue
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Turn left onto North Last Chance Gulch Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Last Chance Gulch Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Last Chance Gulch Street
677 ft · 18 sec · North Last Chance Gulch Street
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Continue on Cedar Street
2883 ft · 1 min · Cedar Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward Butte
1290 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
10.7 mi · 10 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clancy
1208 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Railroad Way
1597 ft · 44 sec · Railroad Way
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Continue on East Clancy Street
634 ft · 20 sec · East Clancy Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
45 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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91.1 mi · 01h 44m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seeley Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalispell and Clancy. Straight-line distance: 161.75 mi (260.31 km).
#1 Kalispell
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 25,329 |
| Coordinates | 48.1957900, -114.3129100 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clancy
Census designated place
| Population | 1,661 |
| Coordinates | 46.4652100, -111.9863800 |
| Altitude | 1293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clancy (-111.98638, 46.46521)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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