How far is Kalispell, MT from Cut Bank, MT?

The driving distance from Kalispell, MT to Cut Bank, MT is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.88 mi
02h 41m
Flight
95.99 mi
154.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.99 mi
Kilometers
154.48 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.88 mi
Kilometers
217.07 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cut Bank
Sat, Apr 11, 9:05 AM MDT
Return by in Kalispell
Sat, Apr 11, 11:46 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalispell
2026-04-11T06:23
Arrive Cut Bank
Sat, Apr 11, 9:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kalispell
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Ferndale
MT

Town in Lake County, Florida, United States

From Kalispell
67.3 mi
01h 20m
To Cut Bank
67.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kalispell and Cut Bank.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street West

    1169 ft · 39 sec · 3rd Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue East

    112 m · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street East

    1235 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Street East

  4. 4

    Continue on Conrad Drive

    1451 ft · 45 sec · Conrad Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive

    2161 ft · 1 min · Woodland Park Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US Route 2

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 2

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto State Highway 35

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US 2

    1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 2

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min · US Route 2

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    31.5 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 2
85 mi · 63%
State Highway 35
5.69 mi · 4%
US 2
1.66 mi · 1%
Woodland Park Drive
0.41 mi
Conrad Drive
0.27 mi
2nd Street East
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

US Route 2

Continue on US Route 2

80.1 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
96 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
01h 20m from Kalispell
Leave By
1:08 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kalispell and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cut Bank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kalispell to Cut Bank?

The road trip is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Kalispell and 67.5 miles from Cut Bank.

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

The direct path is about 96 miles (154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.47 one way or $32.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kalispell and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cut Bank.

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

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

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

RAIL

Essex

39 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd
RAIL

Whitefish station

47 mi away
500 Depot Street
RAIL

West Glacier

50 mi away
Hwy 2 and Going-to-the-Sun Rd.
RAIL

East Glacier Park

73 mi away
400 Highway 49 North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalispell and Cut Bank. Straight-line distance: 95.99 mi (154.48 km).

Kalispell

#1 Kalispell

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population25,329
Coordinates48.1957900, -114.3129100
Altitude901
CountryUnited States
Cut Bank

#2 Cut Bank

City in Glacier County, Montana, United States

Population3,019
Coordinates48.6330400, -112.3261600
Altitude1151
CountryUnited States
Start: Kalispell (-114.31291, 48.19579)
End: Cut Bank (-112.32616, 48.63304)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.03 L · about $16.47
Round trip
$32.93
8.46 gal · 32.06 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.47 $32.93
Mid-grade $4.23 $17.90 $35.79
Premium $4.55 $19.24 $38.48
Diesel $5.41 $22.89 $45.79

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Kalispell and Cut Bank. The current time is 06:23:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.