How far is Whitefish, MT from Kalispell, MT?
The driving distance from Whitefish, MT to Kalispell, MT is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Montana, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish and Kalispell.
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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
8.1 mi · 10 min · US 93 North
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Continue on Sunset Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sunset Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street West
12 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish and Kalispell.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 93 North
Continue on US 93 North
8.07 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Whitefish and Sunny near Kalispell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitefish to Kalispell?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Columbia Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Whitefish and 7.7 miles from Kalispell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.10 one way or $4.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitefish and Sunny near Kalispell.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia Falls
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 Columbia Falls.
Whitefish station
West Glacier
Essex
East Glacier Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish and Kalispell. Straight-line distance: 14.92 mi (24.01 km).
#1 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8,713 |
| Coordinates | 48.4110800, -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kalispell
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 25,329 |
| Coordinates | 48.1957900, -114.3129100 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| Country | United States |
End: 3rd Street West (-114.312918, 48.195812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.46 | $4.91 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
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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