How far is Whitefish, MT from Chinook, MT?
The driving distance from Whitefish, MT to Chinook, MT is about 276.4 miles (444.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Glacier County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish and Chinook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish and Chinook.
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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
54.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue on 5th Avenue North
138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
102.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue straight
20.8 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Indiana Street
1775 ft · 1 min · Indiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish and Chinook.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Roosevelt Highway
Continue on Roosevelt Highway
103 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Whitefish and Sunny near Chinook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitefish to Chinook?
The road trip is about 276.4 miles (444.9 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
Cut Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Whitefish and 138.6 miles from Chinook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.00 one way or $75.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitefish and Sunny near Chinook.
Stop Ideas Near Cut Bank
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Shelby Town Hall
Shelby City Hall
Cut Bank Volunteer Fire Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cut Bank.
Cut Bank
Shelby
Browning
East Glacier Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish and Chinook. Straight-line distance: 234.06 mi (376.69 km).
#1 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8,713 |
| Coordinates | 48.4110800, -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chinook
City in Montana
| Population | 1,230 |
| Coordinates | 48.5900000, -109.2312800 |
| Altitude | 740 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chinook (-109.23128, 48.59)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $38.00 | $75.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $41.29 | $82.59 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $44.40 | $88.80 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $52.82 | $105.64 |
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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