How far is Kalispell, MT from Columbus, MT?
The driving distance from Kalispell, MT to Columbus, MT is about 409.8 miles (659.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalispell and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalispell and Columbus.
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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 sharp right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
2539 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
802 ft · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
45 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right
110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
68.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 78: Columbus
1672 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pike Avenue
1039 ft · 35 sec · East Pike Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pike Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalispell and Columbus.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Highway 141
Keep slight right
111 mi · 01h 51m
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 Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalispell to Columbus?
The road trip is about 409.8 miles (659.5 km) and usually takes 07h 13m 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?
Anaconda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.6 miles from Kalispell and 205.2 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.7 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 $56.29 one way or $112.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kalispell and Sunny near Columbus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalispell and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 297.07 mi (478.09 km).
#1 Kalispell
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 25,329 |
| Coordinates | 48.1957900, -114.3129100 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
Town in Stillwater County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2,117 |
| Coordinates | 45.6366100, -109.2521100 |
| Altitude | 1093 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbus (-109.25211, 45.63661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 659 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 06m |
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 | $56.29 | $112.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $61.18 | $122.36 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $65.78 | $131.56 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $78.26 | $156.52 |
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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