How far is Whitefish, MT from Columbia Falls, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Whitefish and Columbia Falls is 7.64 miles (12.3 km).
Flight distance from Whitefish, MT to Columbia Falls, MT is 7.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Whitefish, Montana to Columbia Falls, Montana is: 9.77 miles (15.72 km) by car.
Driving from Whitefish to Columbia Falls will take approximately 00 hours 16 minutes.
#1 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8713 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 48°24'40"N 114°20'15"W |
| Latitude | 48.4110800 |
| Longitude | -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia Falls
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 6209 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 48°22'21"N 114°10'53"W |
| Latitude | 48.3724600 |
| Longitude | -114.1815200 |
| Altitude | 941 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Columbia Falls: 7th Street West (-114.18152,48.372459)
Estimated Travel Time Between Whitefish and Columbia Falls
The distance between Whitefish and Columbia Falls is 16 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 10 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Whitefish and Columbia Falls. The current time is 00:20:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.31 liters (0.34 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Whitefish and Columbia Falls.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Whitefish to Columbia Falls is $1.33 (diesel $1.65).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $1.33 | $1.43 | $1.53 | $1.65 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Montana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.855 (Diesel $4.785) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Whitefish and Columbia Falls (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
