How far is Whitefish, MT from Dillon, MT?
The driving distance from Whitefish, MT to Dillon, MT is about 294.7 miles (474.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.9 miles (378 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Granite County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish and Dillon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish and Dillon.
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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
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 141
32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141
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Turn sharp right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
2539 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
802 ft · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
41.4 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
56.8 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, MT 41: Dillon, Twin Bridges
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Black Tail Boulevard
2970 ft · 1 min · Black Tail Boulevard
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Continue on West Bannack Street
1489 ft · 43 sec · West Bannack Street
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Turn right onto South Idaho Street
107 m · 15 sec · South Idaho Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Idaho Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish and Dillon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
91.1 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Whitefish and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dillon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitefish to Dillon?
The road trip is about 294.7 miles (474.2 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?
Drummond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.2 miles from Whitefish and 147.5 miles from Dillon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.9 miles (378 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 6:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.49 one way or $80.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Whitefish and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dillon.
Stop Ideas Near Drummond
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 Drummond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish and Dillon. Straight-line distance: 234.9 mi (378.04 km).
#1 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8,713 |
| Coordinates | 48.4110800, -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dillon
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 4,333 |
| Coordinates | 45.2163100, -112.6375200 |
| Altitude | 1555 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dillon (-112.63752, 45.21631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $40.49 | $80.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.00 | $88.00 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.31 | $94.62 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $56.28 | $112.57 |
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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