How far is Lakeside, MT from Kalispell, MT?
The driving distance from Lakeside, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeside and Kalispell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside and Kalispell.
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Start on the route
13.4 mi · 19 min
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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 3rd Street East
130 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeside and Kalispell.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
13.4 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Lakeside and Sunny near Kalispell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakeside to Kalispell?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Somers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Lakeside and 7.1 miles from Kalispell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Lakeside and Sunny near Kalispell.
Stop Ideas Near Somers
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 Somers.
Whitefish station
West Glacier
Essex
East Glacier Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 12.85 mi (20.68 km).
#1 Lakeside
Located along the western edge of Flathead Lake in Flathead County, this community rests at an elevation of 2,910 feet within the larger Flathead Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.0193900, -114.2245700 |
| Altitude | 887 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kalispell
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 25,329 |
| Coordinates | 48.1957900, -114.3129100 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| Country | United States |
End: 3rd Street West (-114.312918, 48.195812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.49 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
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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