How far is Laurel, MT from Whitefish, MT?
The driving distance from Laurel, MT to Whitefish, MT is about 450.5 miles (725 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 323.2 miles (520.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Whitefish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Whitefish.
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Start on South 1st Avenue
1959 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left
1160 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
214.3 mi · 3 hr 31 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
4.8 mi · 6 min · US 93 South
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Turn left onto Kalispell Bypass
1305 ft · 25 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kalispell Bypass
46 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass
1.6 km · 1 min · Kalispell Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kalispell Bypass
52 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass
6.3 mi · 8 min · Kalispell Bypass
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Turn left onto US 93 North
6.8 mi · 8 min · US 93 North
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Continue on US 93 South
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 93 South
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Continue on Spokane Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Spokane Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
536 ft · 22 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right
51 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Whitefish.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South 1st Avenue
Merge slight left
214 mi · 03h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Laurel and Sunny near Whitefish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Whitefish?
The road trip is about 450.5 miles (725 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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?
Anaconda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225 miles from Laurel and 225.5 miles from Whitefish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 323.2 miles (520.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 127.3 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 $61.90 one way or $123.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Sunny near Whitefish.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Whitefish. Straight-line distance: 323.26 mi (520.23 km).
#1 Laurel
City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
| Population | 6,715 |
| Coordinates | 45.6691200, -108.7715300 |
| Altitude | 1006 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8,713 |
| Coordinates | 48.4110800, -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-114.337485, 48.411081)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 725 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 37m |
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 | $61.90 | $123.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $67.27 | $134.55 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $72.33 | $144.66 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $86.05 | $172.10 |
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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