How far is Whitefish, MT from Baker, MT?
The driving distance from Whitefish, MT to Baker, MT is about 640.8 miles (1031.2 km), with a travel time of about 12h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 490.6 miles (789.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish and Baker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish and Baker.
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Start on the route
51 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
536 ft · 24 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Spokane Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Spokane Avenue
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Continue on US 93 South
2584 ft · 56 sec · US 93 South
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on US 2
1.6 km · 1 min · US 2
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Continue on 9th Street
2 mi · 5 min · 9th Street
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Continue on US 2
3 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US Route 2
80.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min · US Route 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight
68.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 1st Street Southwest
526 ft · 19 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Exit the rotary onto 1st Street Southwest
33 m · 2 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Turn straight onto Main Avenue South
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Avenue South
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Continue on United States Route 89
16.8 mi · 19 min · United States Route 89
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Continue on 1st Road Southeast
14.7 mi · 16 min · 1st Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.5 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Continue on First Avenue North Bridge
1055 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 14th Street North
1.3 km · 1 min · 14th Street North
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
22.6 mi · 25 min · 10th Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1606 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn straight onto Truck Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
1629 ft · 37 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1946 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Northeast Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 87
196.5 mi · 3 hr 35 min · US Highway 87
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Continue straight
43.4 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
159 m · 15 sec
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Take the ramp left
1186 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 261: Wibaux, Baker
1891 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
83 m · 6 sec
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Continue on 2nd Avenue North
899 ft · 17 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn right onto State Highway 7
44.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on Main Street
1458 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Montana Avenue
2282 ft · 44 sec · West Montana Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street West
100 m · 15 sec · 6th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish and Baker.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 87
Continue on US Highway 87
196 mi · 03h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Whitefish and Mostly Sunny near Baker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitefish to Baker?
The road trip is about 640.8 miles (1031.2 km) and usually takes 12h 13m 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?
Lewistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 319.8 miles from Whitefish and 321 miles from Baker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 490.6 miles (789.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 150.2 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 $88.02 one way or $176.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 200.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitefish and Mostly Sunny near Baker.
Stop Ideas Near Lewistown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center
Lewistown City Water Clerk
Lewistown Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewistown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish and Baker. Straight-line distance: 490.58 mi (789.51 km).
#1 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8,713 |
| Coordinates | 48.4110800, -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baker
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 1,897 |
| Coordinates | 46.3669500, -104.2846600 |
| Altitude | 895 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baker (-104.28466, 46.36695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1031 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 59m |
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 | $3.89 | $88.02 | $176.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $95.66 | $191.33 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $102.85 | $205.71 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $122.37 | $244.73 |
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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