How far is Kalispell, MT from Fort Belknap Agency, MT?

The driving distance from Kalispell, MT to Fort Belknap Agency, MT is about 307.6 miles (495 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m 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
307.55 mi
05h 59m
Flight
255.5 mi
411.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.5 mi
Kilometers
411.18 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.55 mi
Kilometers
494.96 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Belknap Agency
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM MDT
Return by in Kalispell
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalispell
2026-04-19T00:41
Arrive Fort Belknap Agency
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 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
5:02 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
Shelby
MT

City in and the county seat of Toole County, Montana, United States

From Kalispell
153.4 mi
02h 59m
To Fort Belknap Agency
154.1 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kalispell and Fort Belknap Agency.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kalispell and Fort Belknap Agency.

  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

    54.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue on 5th Avenue North

    138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    102.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Roosevelt Highway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    45.2 mi · 51 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    582 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on 1st

    1684 ft · 1 min · 1st

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalispell and Fort Belknap Agency.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
148 mi · 48%
US Route 2
85 mi · 28%
State Highway 35
5.69 mi · 2%
US 2
1.66 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.75 mi
Woodland Park Drive
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Highway

Continue on Roosevelt Highway

103 mi · 01h 56m

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
05h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
255.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelby
02h 59m from Kalispell
Leave By
5:02 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kalispell and Sunny near Fort Belknap Agency.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kalispell to Fort Belknap Agency?

The road trip is about 307.6 miles (495 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Shelby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.4 miles from Kalispell and 154.1 miles from Fort Belknap Agency.

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

The direct path is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 5:02 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.24 one way or $84.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kalispell and Sunny near Fort Belknap Agency.

Stop Ideas Near Shelby

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shelby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

Old Shelby Town Hall

Shelby , MT
Shelby, MT 59474
Historical landmark
Shelby City Hall
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Shelby City Hall

Shelby , MT
112 1st St S, Shelby, MT 59474
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shelby.

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Shelby

230 W Central Avenue
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Cut Bank

38 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site
RAIL

Browning

85 mi away
Heart Butte Rd and Depot Rd.
RAIL

East Glacier Park

101 mi away
400 Highway 49 North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalispell and Fort Belknap Agency. Straight-line distance: 255.5 mi (411.18 km).

Kalispell

#1 Kalispell

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population25,329
Coordinates48.1957900, -114.3129100
Altitude901
CountryUnited States
Fort Belknap Agency

#2 Fort Belknap Agency

Census designated place

Population1,293
Coordinates48.4825000, -108.7654400
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Start: Kalispell (-114.31291, 48.19579)
End: Fort Belknap Agency (-108.76544, 48.4825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.85 gal
41.08 L · about $42.24
Round trip
$84.48
21.7 gal · 82.16 L
Estimated CO2
96.4 kg one way
Round trip: 192.8 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.24 $84.48
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.91 $91.81
Premium $4.55 $49.36 $98.71
Diesel $5.41 $58.72 $117.44

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kalispell and Fort Belknap Agency. The current time is 00:41:31.

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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.