How far is Kalispell, MT from Missoula, MT?
The driving distance from Kalispell, MT to Missoula, MT is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalispell and Missoula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalispell and Missoula.
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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
107.4 mi · 2 hr 12 min · US 93 South
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Continue on West Broadway Street
925 ft · 24 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
733 ft · 18 sec · West Broadway Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Missoula
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Orange Street
1178 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Orange Street
29 m · 2 sec · North Orange Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Orange Street
2690 ft · 1 min · North Orange Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1172 ft · 29 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Higgins Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · North Higgins Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Higgins Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalispell and Missoula.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 93 South
Turn left onto US 93 South
107 mi · 02h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kalispell and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Missoula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalispell to Missoula?
The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Pablo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Kalispell and 60.6 miles from Missoula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 1:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.70 one way or $33.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Kalispell and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Missoula.
Stop Ideas Near Pablo
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 Pablo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalispell and Missoula. Straight-line distance: 92.66 mi (149.12 km).
#1 Kalispell
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 25,329 |
| Coordinates | 48.1957900, -114.3129100 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Missoula
The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.
| Population | 76,848 |
| Coordinates | 46.8721500, -113.9940000 |
| Altitude | 978 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Higgins Avenue (-113.994022, 46.872156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.70 | $33.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $19.52 | $39.03 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $23.22 | $46.43 |
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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