How far is Lolo, MT from Whitefish, MT?
The driving distance from Lolo, MT to Whitefish, MT is about 142 miles (228.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lolo and Whitefish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lolo and Whitefish.
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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 · 9 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
108.5 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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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 Lolo and Whitefish.
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
108 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lolo and Mostly Sunny near Whitefish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lolo to Whitefish?
The road trip is about 142 miles (228.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Pablo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Lolo and 68.9 miles from Whitefish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 12:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $39.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lolo and Mostly Sunny near Whitefish.
Stop Ideas Near Pablo
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 Pablo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lolo and Whitefish. Straight-line distance: 114.79 mi (184.73 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 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: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.50 | $39.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $21.20 | $42.39 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $22.79 | $45.58 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $27.11 | $54.23 |
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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