How far is Whitefish, MT from Bigfork, MT?
The driving distance from Whitefish, MT to Bigfork, MT is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish and Bigfork.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish and Bigfork.
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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
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 93 South
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Continue on US 93 North
6.8 mi · 8 min · US 93 North
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Turn left onto West Reserve Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Reserve Drive
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Turn right onto Helena Flats Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Helena Flats Road
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
17 mi · 22 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 Whitefish 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.
Helena Flats Road
Continue straight
17 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Whitefish and Mostly Sunny near Bigfork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitefish to Bigfork?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Kalispell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Whitefish and 17.6 miles from Bigfork.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitefish and Mostly Sunny near Bigfork.
Stop Ideas Near Kalispell
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 Kalispell.
Whitefish station
West Glacier
Essex
East Glacier Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish and Bigfork. Straight-line distance: 26.95 mi (43.37 km).
#1 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8,713 |
| Coordinates | 48.4110800, -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
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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