How far is Kalispell, MT from Glasgow, MT?

The driving distance from Kalispell, MT to Glasgow, MT is about 419.5 miles (675.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 353.4 miles (568.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
419.51 mi
08h 06m
Flight
353.39 mi
568.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
353.39 mi
Kilometers
568.73 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
419.51 mi
Kilometers
675.13 km
Drive Time
08h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glasgow
Sat, Apr 18, 3:29 PM MDT
Return by in Kalispell
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalispell
2026-04-18T07:23
Arrive Glasgow
Sat, Apr 18, 3:29 PM MDT
Route Timing
08h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:06 PM to 3:36 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kalispell
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chester
MT

Town in and the county seat of Liberty County, Montana, United States

From Kalispell
209.3 mi
04h 03m
To Glasgow
210.2 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kalispell and Glasgow.

  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

    157.6 mi · 3 hr

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 6th Street North

    12 m · 1 sec · 6th Street North

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
260 mi · 62%
US Route 2
85 mi · 20%
State Highway 35
5.69 mi · 1%
US 2
1.66 mi
Main Street
0.75 mi
Woodland Park Drive
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Highway

Continue straight

158 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.1 mi
353.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
04h 03m from Kalispell
Leave By
7:48 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kalispell and Sunny near Glasgow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kalispell to Glasgow?

The road trip is about 419.5 miles (675.1 km) and usually takes 08h 06m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.3 miles from Kalispell and 210.2 miles from Glasgow.

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

The direct path is about 353.4 miles (568.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.1 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 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 $57.62 one way or $115.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kalispell and Sunny near Glasgow.

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

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

RAIL

Shelby

65 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Havre station

95 mi away
235 Main Street
RAIL

Cut Bank

101 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalispell and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 353.39 mi (568.73 km).

Kalispell

#1 Kalispell

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population25,329
Coordinates48.1957900, -114.3129100
Altitude901
CountryUnited States
Glasgow

#2 Glasgow

Town in Montana

Population3,315
Coordinates48.1969600, -106.6367100
Altitude638
CountryUnited States
Start: Kalispell (-114.31291, 48.19579)
End: Glasgow (-106.63671, 48.19696)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 675 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.8 gal
56.04 L · about $57.62
Round trip
$115.23
29.6 gal · 112.08 L
Estimated CO2
131.5 kg one way
Round trip: 263.1 kg / 580 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $57.62 $115.23
Mid-grade $4.23 $62.62 $125.24
Premium $4.55 $67.33 $134.65
Diesel $5.41 $80.10 $160.20

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kalispell and Glasgow. The current time is 07:23:18.

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.