How far is Kalispell, MT from Whitehall, MT?
The driving distance from Kalispell, MT to Whitehall, MT is about 250 miles (402.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Granite County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalispell and Whitehall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalispell and Whitehall.
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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
3.6 mi · 4 min · US 93 South
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
1821 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 141
32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141
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Turn sharp right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
1 km · 56 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
45 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right
26.7 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 55: Whitehall, Dillon, Virginia City
1462 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto North Whitehall Street
2325 ft · 45 sec · North Whitehall Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
849 ft · 37 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalispell and Whitehall.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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91.1 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kalispell and Slight Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Whitehall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalispell to Whitehall?
The road trip is about 250 miles (402.4 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Drummond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.9 miles from Kalispell and 125.1 miles from Whitehall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 7:44 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.34 one way or $68.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Kalispell and Slight Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Whitehall.
Stop Ideas Near Drummond
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 Drummond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalispell and Whitehall. Straight-line distance: 191.53 mi (308.24 km).
#1 Kalispell
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 25,329 |
| Coordinates | 48.1957900, -114.3129100 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitehall
Town in Jefferson County, Montana
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 45.8707600, -112.0974900 |
| Altitude | 1329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitehall (-112.09749, 45.87076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $34.34 | $68.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $37.32 | $74.63 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $40.12 | $80.24 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $47.73 | $95.47 |
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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