How far is Sun Prairie, MT from Kalispell, MT?

The driving distance from Sun Prairie, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
220.4 mi
03h 44m
Flight
138.91 mi
223.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.91 mi
Kilometers
223.55 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.4 mi
Kilometers
354.7 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalispell
Thu, Oct 15, 3:12 PM MDT
Return by in Sun Prairie
Thu, Oct 15, 6:57 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sun Prairie
2026-10-15T11:28
Arrive Kalispell
Thu, Oct 15, 3:12 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sun Prairie
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
South Browning
MT

Town in Glacier County, Montana, United States

From Sun Prairie
109.1 mi
01h 52m
To Kalispell
111.3 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph WSW
Destination
54°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sun Prairie and Kalispell.

  1. 1

    Start on Manchester Lane

    1.5 km · 4 min · Manchester Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Manchester Road

    2802 ft · 2 min · South Manchester Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vaughn South Frontage Road

    2437 ft · 56 sec · Vaughn South Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Manchester Road

    1144 ft · 29 sec · North Manchester Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    793 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    3.6 mi · 3 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    32.2 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    157 m · 18 sec · West Division Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto West Division Street

    44 m · 5 sec · West Division Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Main Avenue North

    6 mi · 8 min · Main Avenue North

  12. 12

    Continue on 13th Lane Northwest

    12.9 mi · 15 min · 13th Lane Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on United States Highway 89

    49.2 mi · 53 min · United States Highway 89

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    75 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    842 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

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

    1930 ft · 1 min · Old US 2

  19. 19

    Turn right onto US Route 2

    7.5 mi · 10 min · US Route 2

  20. 20

    Continue on US 2

    1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2

  21. 21

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Continue on US Route 2

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 2

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive

    2198 ft · 1 min · Woodland Park Drive

  25. 25

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

    1451 ft · 40 sec · Conrad Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on 2nd Street East

    1235 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Street East

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue East

    112 m · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue East

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 3rd Street East

    1169 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Street East

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sun Prairie 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
29 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 89
122 mi · 55%
13th Lane Northwest
12.9 mi · 6%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
12 mi · 5%
US Route 2
8.73 mi · 4%
Main Avenue North
6.04 mi · 3%
US 2
1.66 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

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.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.5 mi
138.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Browning
01h 52m from Sun Prairie
Leave By
9:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sun Prairie and Sunny near Kalispell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sun Prairie to Kalispell?

The road trip is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

South Browning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Sun Prairie and 111.3 miles from Kalispell.

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

The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.5 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 9:32 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.96 one way or $69.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sun Prairie and Sunny near Kalispell.

Stop Ideas Near South Browning

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

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

RAIL

Browning

1 mi away
Heart Butte Rd and Depot Rd.
RAIL

East Glacier Park

19 mi away
400 Highway 49 North
RAIL

Cut Bank

51 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site
RAIL

Essex

53 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sun Prairie and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 138.91 mi (223.55 km).

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#1 Sun Prairie

Situated in Cascade County at an elevation of 3,340 feet, this central Montana community lies northwest of Great Falls along the Sun River.

Population0
Coordinates47.5369000, -111.4813600
Altitude1018
CountryUnited States
Kalispell

#2 Kalispell

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population25,329
Coordinates48.1957900, -114.3129100
Altitude901
CountryUnited States
Start: (-111.48092, 47.530998)
End: 3rd Street West (-114.312918, 48.195812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.78 gal
29.44 L · about $34.96
Round trip
$69.93
15.56 gal · 58.88 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.3 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $34.96 $69.93
Mid-grade $4.83 $37.54 $75.08
Premium $5.19 $40.40 $80.80
Diesel $6.11 $47.54 $95.07

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sun Prairie and Kalispell. The current time is 11:28:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.