How far is Plentywood, MT from Whitefish, MT?
The driving distance from Plentywood, MT to Whitefish, MT is about 551.3 miles (887.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 447.1 miles (719.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plentywood and Whitefish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plentywood and Whitefish.
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Start on South Washington Street
64 m · 14 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Avenue
1.3 km · 56 sec · West 1st Avenue
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Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
46.1 mi · 52 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
727 ft · 11 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Turn right onto 6th Street East
31.5 mi · 36 min · 6th Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2836 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
332 mi · 6 hr 18 min
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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
3 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on 9th Street
2 mi · 5 min · 9th Street
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Continue on US 2
1.6 km · 1 min · US 2
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto US 93 South
2584 ft · 51 sec · 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 Plentywood and Whitefish.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
6th Street East
Exit the roundabout
332 mi · 06h 18m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Plentywood and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitefish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plentywood to Whitefish?
The road trip is about 551.3 miles (887.3 km) and usually takes 09h 24m 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?
Chinook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 280.9 miles from Plentywood and 270.4 miles from Whitefish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 447.1 miles (719.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.2 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 $75.72 one way or $151.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plentywood and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitefish.
Stop Ideas Near Chinook
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 Chinook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plentywood and Whitefish. Straight-line distance: 447.11 mi (719.55 km).
#1 Plentywood
City in Sheridan County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 48.7747500, -104.5624600 |
| Altitude | 624 |
| 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: 887 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 52m |
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 | $75.72 | $151.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $82.29 | $164.59 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $88.48 | $176.96 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $105.26 | $210.53 |
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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