How far is West Glacier, MT from Bigfork, MT?
The driving distance from West Glacier, MT to Bigfork, MT is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Glacier and Bigfork.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Glacier and Bigfork.
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Start on the route
53 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Albright Circle
983 ft · 45 sec · Albright Circle
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Turn right onto Mather Drive
838 ft · 41 sec · Mather Drive
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Turn left onto Grinnell Drive
1477 ft · 1 min · Grinnell Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Going-to-the-Sun Road
3275 ft · 2 min · Going-to-the-Sun Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Route 2
5.1 mi · 6 min · US Route 2
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Holt Drive
132 m · 19 sec · Holt Drive
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Continue on Grand Drive
2344 ft · 2 min · Grand Drive
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Turn left onto Cascade Avenue
53 m · 8 sec · Cascade Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Glacier and Bigfork.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
13.7 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost leaving West Glacier and Sunny near Bigfork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Glacier to Bigfork?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Columbia Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from West Glacier and 20.1 miles from Bigfork.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around West Glacier and Sunny near Bigfork.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia Falls
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 Columbia Falls.
Whitefish station
West Glacier
Essex
East Glacier Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Glacier and Bigfork. Straight-line distance: 30.48 mi (49.05 km).
#1 West Glacier
Situated in Flathead County at an elevation of approximately 3,169 feet, this northwestern Montana community lies along the Middle Fork of the Flathead River in the Rocky Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.4999700, -113.9787300 |
| Altitude | 966 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bigfork
City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 4,270 |
| Coordinates | 48.0632900, -114.0726100 |
| Altitude | 908 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bigfork (-114.07261, 48.06329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $4.49 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $8.62 | $17.23 |
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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