How far is Kalispell, MT from Forsyth, MT?
The driving distance from Kalispell, MT to Forsyth, MT is about 550.5 miles (886 km), with a travel time of about 09h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 382 miles (614.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalispell and Forsyth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalispell and Forsyth.
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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
113 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
92.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right
1341 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
1801 ft · 36 sec
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Turn sharp right onto West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 10th Avenue
46 m · 9 sec · North 10th Avenue
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalispell and Forsyth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Highway 141
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113 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kalispell and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Forsyth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalispell to Forsyth?
The road trip is about 550.5 miles (886 km) and usually takes 09h 46m 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?
Three Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 274.8 miles from Kalispell and 275.7 miles from Forsyth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 382 miles (614.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 168.5 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 $75.64 one way or $151.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Kalispell and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Forsyth.
Stop Ideas Near Three Forks
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 Three Forks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalispell and Forsyth. Straight-line distance: 382.01 mi (614.79 km).
#1 Kalispell
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 25,329 |
| Coordinates | 48.1957900, -114.3129100 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forsyth
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
| Population | 1,752 |
| Coordinates | 46.2663800, -106.6778100 |
| Altitude | 768 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forsyth (-106.67781, 46.26638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 886 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 52m |
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 | $75.64 | $151.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $82.21 | $164.42 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $88.39 | $176.77 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $105.16 | $210.31 |
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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