How far is Stevensville, MT from Kalispell, MT?

The driving distance from Stevensville, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
143.87 mi
02h 48m
Flight
116.94 mi
188.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.94 mi
Kilometers
188.19 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.87 mi
Kilometers
231.53 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalispell
Thu, Apr 16, 4:26 AM MDT
Return by in Stevensville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:14 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stevensville
2026-04-16T01:38
Arrive Kalispell
Thu, Apr 16, 4:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stevensville
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
Saint Ignatius
MT

Town of the United States

From Stevensville
74.1 mi
01h 24m
To Kalispell
69.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Thursday

Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
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 Stevensville and Kalispell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    24 m · 6 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1232 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Stevi Cutoff Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stevi Cutoff Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    23.7 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Brooks Street

    2981 ft · 1 min · Brooks Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Reserve Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · South Reserve Street

  7. 7

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

    1726 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

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

    110.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue East

    1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue East

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 3rd Street East

    130 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street East

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 93 North
111 mi · 77%
South Reserve Street
5.42 mi · 4%
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
4.86 mi · 3%
Stevi Cutoff Road
1.25 mi · 1%
1st Avenue East
0.81 mi · 1%
Brooks Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Ignatius
01h 24m from Stevensville
Leave By
12:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Snow Showers Likely leaving Stevensville 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 Stevensville to Kalispell?

The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Saint Ignatius is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Stevensville and 69.8 miles from Kalispell.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 12:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.78 one way or $39.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Ignatius

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

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

BUS

Missoula, MT

49 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street
RAIL

Essex

113 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stevensville and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 116.94 mi (188.19 km).

Stevensville

#1 Stevensville

Town in Montana, USA

Population2,138
Coordinates46.5099200, -114.0931600
Altitude1013
CountryUnited States
Kalispell

#2 Kalispell

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population25,329
Coordinates48.1957900, -114.3129100
Altitude901
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-114.093159, 46.509923)
End: 3rd Street West (-114.312918, 48.195812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.22 L · about $19.78
Round trip
$39.55
10.16 gal · 38.44 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.78 $39.55
Mid-grade $4.23 $21.49 $42.99
Premium $4.55 $23.11 $46.22
Diesel $5.41 $27.49 $54.99

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 Stevensville and Kalispell. The current time is 01:38:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.