How far is Lame Deer, MT from Kalispell, MT?
The driving distance from Lame Deer, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 529 miles (851.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 402.1 miles (647.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lame Deer and Kalispell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lame Deer and Kalispell.
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Start on the route
117 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
41.8 mi · 49 min · US Highway 212
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Take the exit slight right
131 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
83.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Continue straight
207.3 mi · 3 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
42.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn sharp left
32.5 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right
91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1821 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto US 93 South
7.1 mi · 9 min · US 93 South
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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 Lame Deer and Kalispell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 212
Continue straight
207 mi · 03h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lame Deer and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Kalispell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lame Deer to Kalispell?
The road trip is about 529 miles (851.4 km) and usually takes 08h 37m 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?
Three Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 275.8 miles from Lame Deer and 253.3 miles from Kalispell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 402.1 miles (647.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 126.9 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 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 $72.68 one way or $145.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lame Deer and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Kalispell.
Stop Ideas Near Three Forks
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 Three Forks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lame Deer and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 402.06 mi (647.06 km).
#1 Lame Deer
Center for the Northern Cheyenne Nation
| Population | 2,052 |
| Coordinates | 45.6230500, -106.6667000 |
| Altitude | 1014 |
| 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: 851 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 36m |
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 | $72.68 | $145.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $78.99 | $157.99 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $84.93 | $169.86 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $101.04 | $202.08 |
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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