How far is Orchard Homes, MT from Whitefish, MT?

The driving distance from Orchard Homes, MT to Whitefish, MT is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.09 mi
02h 37m
Flight
107.79 mi
173.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.79 mi
Kilometers
173.47 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.09 mi
Kilometers
214.18 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitefish
Fri, Apr 17, 12:13 PM MDT
Return by in Orchard Homes
Fri, Apr 17, 2:51 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orchard Homes
2026-04-17T09:36
Arrive Whitefish
Fri, Apr 17, 12:13 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orchard Homes
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Polson
MT

City in Lake County, Montana, United States

From Orchard Homes
68.7 mi
01h 18m
To Whitefish
64.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
47°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Orchard Homes and Whitefish.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orchard Homes and Whitefish.

  1. 1

    Start on South 7th Street West

    2218 ft · 2 min · South 7th Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Reserve Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Reserve Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 90 West, US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell, Coeur D' Alene

    1726 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

    108.5 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Kalispell Bypass

    1305 ft · 25 sec · Kalispell Bypass

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kalispell Bypass

    46 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass

    1.6 km · 1 min · Kalispell Bypass

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kalispell Bypass

    52 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Kalispell Bypass

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 93 North

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 93 North

  13. 13

    Continue on US 93 South

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 93 South

  14. 14

    Continue on Spokane Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Spokane Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    536 ft · 22 sec · East 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    51 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orchard Homes and Whitefish.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 93 North
116 mi · 87%
Kalispell Bypass
7.61 mi · 6%
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
4.86 mi · 4%
South Reserve Street
3.58 mi · 3%
US 93 South
3.24 mi · 2%
Spokane Avenue
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
107.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polson
01h 18m from Orchard Homes
Leave By
1:14 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Orchard Homes and Chance Snow Showers near Whitefish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orchard Homes to Whitefish?

The road trip is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Polson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Orchard Homes and 64.4 miles from Whitefish.

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

The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Orchard Homes and Chance Snow Showers near Whitefish.

Stop Ideas Near Polson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Polson, 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 Polson.

RAIL

Essex

77 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd
RAIL

Whitefish station

81 mi away
500 Depot Street
RAIL

West Glacier

91 mi away
Hwy 2 and Going-to-the-Sun Rd.
BUS

Missoula, MT

91 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orchard Homes and Whitefish. Straight-line distance: 107.79 mi (173.47 km).

Orchard Homes

#1 Orchard Homes

Census designated place

Population5,197
Coordinates46.8632600, -114.0484400
Altitude961
CountryUnited States
Whitefish

#2 Whitefish

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population8,713
Coordinates48.4110800, -114.3376300
Altitude923
CountryUnited States
Start: South 7th Street West (-114.04844, 46.863278)
End: (-114.337485, 48.411081)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.78 L · about $18.30
Round trip
$36.59
9.4 gal · 35.56 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.30 $36.59
Mid-grade $4.23 $19.89 $39.77
Premium $4.55 $21.38 $42.76
Diesel $5.41 $25.44 $50.87

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Orchard Homes and Whitefish. The current time is 09:36:11.

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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.