How far is North Browning, MT from Kalispell, MT?

The driving distance from North Browning, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.33 mi
01h 50m
Flight
65.16 mi
104.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.16 mi
Kilometers
104.87 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.33 mi
Kilometers
163.07 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalispell
Sat, Apr 18, 3:48 AM MDT
Return by in North Browning
Sat, Apr 18, 5:39 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Browning
2026-04-18T01:57
Arrive Kalispell
Sat, Apr 18, 3:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Browning
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Columbia Falls
MT

Town in Montana, United States

From North Browning
50.7 mi
00h 55m
To Kalispell
50.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Browning and Kalispell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Browning and Kalispell.

  1. 1

    Start on Meineke Road

    100 m · 21 sec · Meineke Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Duck Lake Road

    3076 ft · 1 min · Duck Lake Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast Boundary Street

    2056 ft · 48 sec · Northeast Boundary Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Central Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    75 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    842 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US 2

    1930 ft · 1 min · Old US 2

  9. 9

    Turn right onto US Route 2

    7.5 mi · 10 min · US Route 2

  10. 10

    Continue on US 2

    1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2

  11. 11

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Route 2

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 2

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive

    2198 ft · 1 min · Woodland Park Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Conrad Drive

    1451 ft · 40 sec · Conrad Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on 2nd Street East

    1235 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Street East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue East

    112 m · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 3rd Street East

    1169 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Street East

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Browning and Kalispell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Central Avenue
72.9 mi · 72%
US Route 2
8.73 mi · 9%
US 2
1.66 mi · 2%
Duck Lake Road
0.58 mi · 1%
Woodland Park Drive
0.42 mi
Northeast Boundary Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

East Central Avenue

Exit the roundabout

72.3 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia Falls
00h 55m from North Browning
Leave By
2:48 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Browning and Mostly Sunny near Kalispell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Browning to Kalispell?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Columbia Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from North Browning and 50.6 miles from Kalispell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 2:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Browning and Mostly Sunny near Kalispell.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbia Falls, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia Falls.

RAIL

Whitefish station

12 mi away
500 Depot Street
RAIL

West Glacier

21 mi away
Hwy 2 and Going-to-the-Sun Rd.
RAIL

Essex

44 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd
RAIL

East Glacier Park

72 mi away
400 Highway 49 North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Browning and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 65.16 mi (104.87 km).

North Browning

#1 North Browning

Census designated place

Population2,408
Coordinates48.5702500, -113.0095300
Altitude1331
CountryUnited States
Kalispell

#2 Kalispell

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population25,329
Coordinates48.1957900, -114.3129100
Altitude901
CountryUnited States
Start: Duck Lake Road (-113.011095, 48.569983)
End: 3rd Street West (-114.312918, 48.195812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $13.90
Round trip
$27.80
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.90 $27.80
Mid-grade $4.23 $15.10 $30.21
Premium $4.55 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $5.41 $19.32 $38.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Browning and Kalispell. The current time is 01:57:43.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.