How far is Whitefish, MT from Conrad, MT?

The driving distance from Whitefish, MT to Conrad, MT is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.89 mi
03h 19m
Flight
111.19 mi
178.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.19 mi
Kilometers
178.94 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.89 mi
Kilometers
258.93 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conrad
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM MDT
Return by in Whitefish
Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitefish
2026-04-23T02:52
Arrive Conrad
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitefish
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
South Browning
MT

Town in Glacier County, Montana, United States

From Whitefish
80.3 mi
01h 39m
To Conrad
80.6 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
45°F
Thursday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
23 to 26 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish and Conrad.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish and Conrad.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    536 ft · 24 sec · East 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Spokane Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Spokane Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on US 93 South

    2584 ft · 56 sec · US 93 South

  5. 5

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue on US 2

    1.6 km · 1 min · US 2

  7. 7

    Continue on 9th Street

    2 mi · 5 min · 9th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US 2

    3 mi · 4 min · US 2

  9. 9

    Continue on US Route 2

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min · US Route 2

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    26 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Valier Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Valier Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Teton Avenue

    1 km · 57 sec · Teton Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Valier Highway

    13.9 mi · 21 min · Valier Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    8.3 mi · 8 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business: Conrad, Rest Area, Weigh Station

    1726 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish and Conrad.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 2
83.9 mi · 52%
Valier Highway
27.9 mi · 17%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
8.33 mi · 5%
US 2
3.96 mi · 2%
9th Street
2.04 mi · 1%
Spokane Avenue
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Route 2

Continue on US Route 2

80.1 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
111.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Browning
01h 39m from Whitefish
Leave By
10:22 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Whitefish and Chance Light Snow near Conrad.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitefish to Conrad?

The road trip is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

South Browning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Whitefish and 80.6 miles from Conrad.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 10:22 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.11 one way or $44.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Whitefish and Chance Light Snow near Conrad.

Stop Ideas Near South Browning

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Browning, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Browning.

RAIL

Browning

1 mi away
Heart Butte Rd and Depot Rd.
RAIL

East Glacier Park

19 mi away
400 Highway 49 North
RAIL

Cut Bank

51 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site
RAIL

Essex

53 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish and Conrad. Straight-line distance: 111.19 mi (178.94 km).

Whitefish

#1 Whitefish

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population8,713
Coordinates48.4110800, -114.3376300
Altitude923
CountryUnited States
Conrad

#2 Conrad

Town in Montana, United States

Population2,412
Coordinates48.1702500, -111.9461300
Altitude1073
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitefish (-114.33763, 48.41108)
End: Conrad (-111.94613, 48.17025)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.49 L · about $22.11
Round trip
$44.22
11.36 gal · 42.98 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.11 $44.22
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.03 $48.06
Premium $4.55 $25.84 $51.68
Diesel $5.41 $30.74 $61.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitefish and Conrad. The current time is 02:52:15.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.