How far is Roundup, MT from Kalispell, MT?

The driving distance from Roundup, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 409.1 miles (658.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296 miles (476.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
409.13 mi
06h 56m
Flight
296.03 mi
476.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.03 mi
Kilometers
476.42 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
409.13 mi
Kilometers
658.43 km
Drive Time
06h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalispell
Thu, Apr 16, 8:19 AM MDT
Return by in Roundup
Thu, Apr 16, 3:15 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roundup
2026-04-16T01:22
Arrive Kalispell
Thu, Apr 16, 8:19 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:57 PM to 2:27 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roundup
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Fairfield
MT

Town in Montana, United States

From Roundup
202.8 mi
03h 28m
To Kalispell
206.3 mi
03h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Thursday

Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Thursday

Light Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roundup and Kalispell.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2663 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    44.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    30.6 mi · 35 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1629 ft · 30 sec · 1st Avenue North

  5. 5

    Continue on Truck Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 87

    14.7 mi · 16 min · US Highway 87

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    1588 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    557 ft · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 57th Street South

    1.5 km · 1 min · 57th Street South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

    4.3 mi · 8 min · 2nd Avenue North

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Drive North

    73 m · 4 sec · Park Drive North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1070 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue North

  16. 16

    Continue on First Avenue North Bridge

    1045 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    9.4 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    32.2 mi · 36 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    157 m · 18 sec · West Division Street

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto West Division Street

    44 m · 5 sec · West Division Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Main Avenue North

    6 mi · 8 min · Main Avenue North

  25. 25

    Continue on 13th Lane Northwest

    12.9 mi · 15 min · 13th Lane Northwest

  26. 26

    Continue on United States Highway 89

    49.2 mi · 53 min · United States Highway 89

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    75 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  30. 30

    Turn right

    842 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

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

    1930 ft · 1 min · Old US 2

  32. 32

    Turn right onto US Route 2

    7.5 mi · 10 min · US Route 2

  33. 33

    Continue on US 2

    1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2

  34. 34

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  36. 36

    Continue on US Route 2

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 2

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive

    2198 ft · 1 min · Woodland Park Drive

  38. 38

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

    1451 ft · 40 sec · Conrad Drive

  39. 39

    Continue on 2nd Street East

    1235 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Street East

  40. 40

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue East

    112 m · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue East

  41. 41

    Turn right onto 3rd Street East

    1169 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Street East

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
42 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 89
122 mi · 30%
US Highway 87
98.4 mi · 24%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
17.7 mi · 4%
13th Lane Northwest
12.9 mi · 3%
US Route 2
8.73 mi · 2%
Main Avenue North
6.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 89

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

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.

Drive Time
06h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+113.1 mi
296 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
03h 28m from Roundup
Leave By
10:06 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Snow Showers Likely leaving Roundup and Light Snow Likely near Kalispell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roundup to Kalispell?

The road trip is about 409.1 miles (658.4 km) and usually takes 06h 56m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.8 miles from Roundup and 206.3 miles from Kalispell.

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

The direct path is about 296 miles (476.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.1 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 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 $56.21 one way or $112.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely around Roundup and Light Snow Likely near Kalispell.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

RAIL

Shelby

99 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Cut Bank

117 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roundup and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 296.03 mi (476.42 km).

Roundup

#1 Roundup

City in Musselshell County, Montana, United States

Population1,864
Coordinates46.4452400, -108.5418000
Altitude980
CountryUnited States
Kalispell

#2 Kalispell

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population25,329
Coordinates48.1957900, -114.3129100
Altitude901
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-108.541909, 46.44524)
End: 3rd Street West (-114.312918, 48.195812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 658 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.44 gal
54.65 L · about $56.21
Round trip
$112.43
28.88 gal · 109.3 L
Estimated CO2
128.3 kg one way
Round trip: 256.7 kg / 566 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $56.21 $112.43
Mid-grade $4.23 $61.10 $122.19
Premium $4.55 $65.69 $131.38
Diesel $5.41 $78.15 $156.30

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Roundup and Kalispell. The current time is 01:22:07.

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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.