How far is Pinesdale, MT from Kalispell, MT?
The driving distance from Pinesdale, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Snow Likely
Chance Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pinesdale and Kalispell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinesdale and Kalispell.
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Start on 18th Street
114 m · 18 sec · 18th Street
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Turn right onto Bowman Road
1998 ft · 57 sec · Bowman Road
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Turn right onto Sheafman Creek Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Sheafman Creek Road
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Continue on Sheafman Creek Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Sheafman Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheafman Creek Road
1 mi · 3 min · Sheafman Creek Road
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Turn left
36.4 mi · 45 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
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 Pinesdale 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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Snow Likely leaving Pinesdale and Chance Rain And Snow near Kalispell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pinesdale to Kalispell?
The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Ignatius is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Pinesdale and 77.7 miles from Kalispell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.92 one way or $43.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Pinesdale and Chance Rain And Snow near Kalispell.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Ignatius
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 Saint Ignatius.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinesdale and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 129.03 mi (207.66 km).
#1 Pinesdale
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,038 |
| Coordinates | 46.3293700, -114.2167600 |
| Altitude | 1210 |
| 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: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $23.82 | $47.64 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $25.61 | $51.22 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $30.47 | $60.94 |
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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