How far is Kalispell, MT from Roundup, MT?

The driving distance from Kalispell, MT to Roundup, MT is about 405.8 miles (653 km), with a travel time of about 07h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296 miles (476.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
405.76 mi
07h 56m
Flight
296.03 mi
476.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.03 mi
Kilometers
476.42 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
405.76 mi
Kilometers
653.01 km
Drive Time
07h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roundup
Sat, Apr 18, 11:11 AM MDT
Return by in Kalispell
Sat, Apr 18, 7:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalispell
2026-04-18T03:15
Arrive Roundup
Sat, Apr 18, 11:11 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:56 PM to 3:26 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
8:08 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

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
Fairfield
MT

Town in Montana, United States

From Kalispell
202.6 mi
03h 58m
To Roundup
203.2 mi
03h 58m

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
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 1st Street Southwest

    526 ft · 19 sec · 1st Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto 1st Street Southwest

    33 m · 2 sec · 1st Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Main Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Avenue South

  18. 18

    Continue on United States Route 89

    16.8 mi · 19 min · United States Route 89

  19. 19

    Continue on 1st Road Southeast

    14.7 mi · 16 min · 1st Road Southeast

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    9.5 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Central Avenue West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  25. 25

    Continue on First Avenue North Bridge

    1055 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 14th Street North

    1.3 km · 1 min · 14th Street North

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    22.6 mi · 25 min · 10th Avenue South

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    68 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout

    1606 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Truck Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass

  34. 34

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    1629 ft · 37 sec · 1st Avenue North

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1946 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Northeast Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on US Highway 87

    29.1 mi · 31 min · US Highway 87

  38. 38

    Turn right

    44.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 2
85 mi · 21%
10th Avenue South
37.6 mi · 9%
US Highway 87
29.1 mi · 7%
United States Route 89
16.8 mi · 4%
1st Road Southeast
14.7 mi · 4%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
07h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+109.8 mi
296 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
03h 58m from Kalispell
Leave By
8:08 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kalispell and Sunny near Roundup.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 405.8 miles (653 km) and usually takes 07h 56m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.6 miles from Kalispell and 203.2 miles from Roundup.

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

The direct path is about 296 miles (476.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.8 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 $55.75 one way or $111.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

RAIL

Shelby

99 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Cut Bank

117 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalispell and Roundup. Straight-line distance: 296.03 mi (476.42 km).

Kalispell

#1 Kalispell

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

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

#2 Roundup

City in Musselshell County, Montana, United States

Population1,864
Coordinates46.4452400, -108.5418000
Altitude980
CountryUnited States
Start: Kalispell (-114.31291, 48.19579)
End: Roundup (-108.5418, 46.44524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 653 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.32 gal
54.2 L · about $55.75
Round trip
$111.50
28.64 gal · 108.4 L
Estimated CO2
127.3 kg one way
Round trip: 254.5 kg / 561 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $55.75 $111.50
Mid-grade $4.23 $60.59 $121.18
Premium $4.55 $65.14 $130.28
Diesel $5.41 $77.50 $155.00

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 Roundup. The current time is 03:15:30.

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.