How far is Lolo, MT from Kalispell, MT?
The driving distance from Lolo, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Snow Showers
Slight Chance Light Snow then Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lolo and Kalispell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lolo and Kalispell.
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Start on Lewis and Clark Drive
81 m · 19 sec · Lewis and Clark Drive
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Brooks Street
2981 ft · 1 min · Brooks Street
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Turn left onto South Reserve Street
5.4 mi · 10 min · South Reserve Street
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Turn left onto I 90 West, US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell, Coeur D' Alene
1726 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
110.8 mi · 2 hr 17 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 Lolo and Kalispell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 93 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
111 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Lolo and Slight Chance Light Snow then Chance Snow Showers near Kalispell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lolo to Kalispell?
The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ronan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Lolo and 60.6 miles from Kalispell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.25 one way or $34.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Lolo and Slight Chance Light Snow then Chance Snow Showers near Kalispell.
Stop Ideas Near Ronan
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 Ronan.
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Essex
Whitefish station
West Glacier
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lolo and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 99.87 mi (160.73 km).
#1 Lolo
Census-designated place (CDP) in Missoula County, Montana, United States
| Population | 3,892 |
| Coordinates | 46.7588100, -114.0809400 |
| Altitude | 975 |
| 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: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.25 | $34.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $18.74 | $37.49 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $23.98 | $47.95 |
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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