How far is Whitefish, MT from Glasgow, MT?

The driving distance from Whitefish, MT to Glasgow, MT is about 412.9 miles (664.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 354.1 miles (569.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
412.89 mi
07h 59m
Flight
354.09 mi
569.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
354.09 mi
Kilometers
569.85 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
412.89 mi
Kilometers
664.48 km
Drive Time
07h 59m

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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 07h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glasgow
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM MDT
Return by in Whitefish
Thu, Apr 23, 11:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitefish
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Glasgow
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitefish
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Chester
MT

Town in and the county seat of Liberty County, Montana, United States

From Whitefish
206 mi
03h 59m
To Glasgow
206.9 mi
03h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue on 5th Avenue North

    138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    102.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Roosevelt Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    157.6 mi · 3 hr

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 6th Street North

    12 m · 1 sec · 6th Street North

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
260 mi · 63%
US Route 2
83.9 mi · 20%
US 2
3.96 mi · 1%
9th Street
2.04 mi
Spokane Avenue
1.75 mi
Main Street
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Highway

Continue straight

158 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.8 mi
354.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
03h 59m from Whitefish
Leave By
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Whitefish and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glasgow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 412.9 miles (664.5 km) and usually takes 07h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206 miles from Whitefish and 206.9 miles from Glasgow.

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

The direct path is about 354.1 miles (569.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.72 one way or $113.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Whitefish and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glasgow.

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chester, 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 Chester.

RAIL

Shelby

65 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Havre station

95 mi away
235 Main Street
RAIL

Cut Bank

101 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 354.09 mi (569.85 km).

Whitefish

#1 Whitefish

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

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

#2 Glasgow

Town in Montana

Population3,315
Coordinates48.1969600, -106.6367100
Altitude638
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitefish (-114.33763, 48.41108)
End: Glasgow (-106.63671, 48.19696)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 664 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.57 gal
55.15 L · about $56.72
Round trip
$113.44
29.14 gal · 110.3 L
Estimated CO2
129.5 kg one way
Round trip: 259 kg / 571 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $56.72 $113.44
Mid-grade $4.23 $61.65 $123.29
Premium $4.55 $66.28 $132.56
Diesel $5.41 $78.85 $157.71

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 Glasgow. The current time is 19:22:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.