How far is Malta, MT from Kalispell, MT?
The driving distance from Malta, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 349.4 miles (562.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
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 and the county seat of Toole County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malta and Kalispell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malta and Kalispell.
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Start on Central Avenue South
541 ft · 11 sec · Central Avenue South
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Turn left onto North 1st Street West
190.5 mi · 3 hr 35 min · North 1st Street West
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Continue on West Roosevelt Highway
58 mi · 1 hr 8 min · West Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on East Central Avenue
1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
75 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
72.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right
842 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US 2
1930 ft · 1 min · Old US 2
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Turn right onto US Route 2
7.5 mi · 10 min · US Route 2
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Continue on US 2
1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on US Route 2
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 2
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Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive
2198 ft · 1 min · Woodland Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Conrad Drive
1451 ft · 40 sec · Conrad Drive
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Continue on 2nd Street East
1235 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Street East
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue East
112 m · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue East
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Turn right onto 3rd Street East
1169 ft · 34 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 Malta and Kalispell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North 1st Street West
Turn left onto North 1st Street West
190 mi · 03h 35m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Malta 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 Malta to Kalispell?
The road trip is about 349.4 miles (562.3 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?
Shelby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.5 miles from Malta and 174.9 miles from Kalispell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 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 $48.00 one way or $96.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Malta and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Kalispell.
Stop Ideas Near Shelby
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 Shelby.
Shelby
Cut Bank
Browning
East Glacier Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malta and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 296.2 mi (476.68 km).
#1 Malta
City in Montana, US
| Population | 1,843 |
| Coordinates | 48.3597200, -107.8742800 |
| Altitude | 687 |
| 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: 562 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $48.00 | $96.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $52.17 | $104.34 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $56.09 | $112.18 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $66.73 | $133.46 |
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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