How far is Kalispell, MT from Fort Benton, MT?
The driving distance from Kalispell, MT to Fort Benton, MT is about 257.2 miles (413.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Glacier County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Snow then Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalispell and Fort Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalispell and Fort Benton.
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Start on 3rd Street West
1169 ft · 39 sec · 3rd Street West
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue East
112 m · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue East
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Turn right onto 2nd Street East
1235 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Street East
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Continue on Conrad Drive
1451 ft · 45 sec · Conrad Drive
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Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive
2161 ft · 1 min · Woodland Park Drive
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Turn right onto US Route 2
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 2
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Turn straight onto State Highway 35
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US 2
1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2
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Continue on US Route 2
80.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min · US Route 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight
54.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue on 5th Avenue North
138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
41.6 mi · 46 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn right onto 5th Street West
2814 ft · 56 sec · 5th Street West
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Continue on MT 223
52.3 mi · 56 min · MT 223
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Turn right onto US 87
1.6 mi · 2 min · US 87
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Turn left onto MT 386
1.4 mi · 3 min · MT 386
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Continue on Saint Charles Street
117 m · 13 sec · Saint Charles Street
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Turn right onto 12th Street
1366 ft · 1 min · 12th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1237 ft · 57 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
83 m · 21 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 Fort Benton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Light Snow then Chance Snow Showers leaving Kalispell and Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Snow near Fort Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalispell to Fort Benton?
The road trip is about 257.2 miles (413.9 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Cut Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from Kalispell and 128.8 miles from Fort Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.7 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 6:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.31 one way or $70.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow then Chance Snow Showers around Kalispell and Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Snow near Fort Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Cut Bank
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 Cut Bank.
Cut Bank
Shelby
Browning
East Glacier Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalispell and Fort Benton. Straight-line distance: 170.5 mi (274.4 km).
#1 Kalispell
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 25,329 |
| Coordinates | 48.1957900, -114.3129100 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Benton
City in Montana, USA
| Population | 1,442 |
| Coordinates | 47.8183000, -110.6674400 |
| Altitude | 799 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Benton (-110.66744, 47.8183)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $35.31 | $70.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $38.38 | $76.75 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $41.26 | $82.52 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $49.09 | $98.17 |
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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