How far is Warm Springs, MT from Kalispell, MT?

The driving distance from Warm Springs, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 202.2 miles (325.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.6 miles (252 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.16 mi
03h 22m
Flight
156.59 mi
252 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.59 mi
Kilometers
252 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.16 mi
Kilometers
325.35 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalispell
Thu, Oct 15, 3:51 PM MDT
Return by in Warm Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 7:13 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warm Springs
2026-10-15T12:28
Arrive Kalispell
Thu, Oct 15, 3:51 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warm Springs
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
Seeley Lake
MT

Census designated place in Montana, USA

From Warm Springs
100.8 mi
01h 41m
To Kalispell
101.3 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph S
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 Warm Springs and Kalispell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warm Springs and Kalispell.

  1. 1

    Start on Gas City Road

    156 m · 12 sec · Gas City Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1741 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    25 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1821 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto US 93 South

    7.1 mi · 9 min · US 93 South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue East

    1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 3rd Street East

    130 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street East

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gas City Road
25.4 mi · 13%
US 93 South
7.14 mi · 4%
US 12 East
1.21 mi · 1%
1st Avenue East
0.81 mi
3rd Street East
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

91.1 mi · 01h 44m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
156.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seeley Lake
01h 41m from Warm Springs
Leave By
10:14 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Warm Springs and Sunny near Kalispell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Warm Springs to Kalispell?

The road trip is about 202.2 miles (325.4 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Seeley Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Warm Springs and 101.3 miles from Kalispell.

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

The direct path is about 156.6 miles (252 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 10:14 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.04 one way or $64.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Warm Springs and Sunny near Kalispell.

Stop Ideas Near Seeley Lake

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

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

BUS

Missoula, MT

53 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warm Springs and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 156.59 mi (252 km).

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#1 Warm Springs

Situated in southwestern Montana's Deer Lodge Valley at an elevation of 4,813 feet, this unincorporated community is part of Deer Lodge County.

Population0
Coordinates46.1813100, -112.7847600
Altitude1467
CountryUnited States
Kalispell

#2 Kalispell

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population25,329
Coordinates48.1957900, -114.3129100
Altitude901
CountryUnited States
Start: Gas City Road (-112.784783, 46.181374)
End: 3rd Street West (-114.312918, 48.195812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.13 gal
27 L · about $32.04
Round trip
$64.08
14.26 gal · 54 L
Estimated CO2
63.4 kg one way
Round trip: 126.7 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $32.04 $64.08
Mid-grade $4.83 $34.40 $68.80
Premium $5.19 $37.03 $74.05
Diesel $6.11 $43.56 $87.13

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 Warm Springs and Kalispell. The current time is 12:28:39.

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.