How far is Whitefish, MT from Malta, MT?
The driving distance from Whitefish, MT to Malta, MT is about 343.1 miles (552.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m 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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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 06h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in and the county seat of Toole County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish and Malta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish and Malta.
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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
2584 ft · 56 sec · US 93 South
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on US 2
1.6 km · 1 min · US 2
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Continue on 9th Street
2 mi · 5 min · 9th Street
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Continue on US 2
3 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US Route 2
80.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min · US Route 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight
54.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue on 5th Avenue North
138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
102.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue straight
87.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
541 ft · 9 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish and Malta.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Roosevelt Highway
Continue on Roosevelt Highway
103 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Whitefish and Chance Rain Showers near Malta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitefish to Malta?
The road trip is about 343.1 miles (552.2 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?
Shelby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.1 miles from Whitefish and 171.9 miles from Malta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 $47.14 one way or $94.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Whitefish and Chance Rain Showers near Malta.
Stop Ideas Near Shelby
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 Shelby.
Shelby
Cut Bank
Browning
East Glacier Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish and Malta. Straight-line distance: 296.51 mi (477.19 km).
#1 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8,713 |
| Coordinates | 48.4110800, -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Malta
City in Montana, US
| Population | 1,843 |
| Coordinates | 48.3597200, -107.8742800 |
| Altitude | 687 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malta (-107.87428, 48.35972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $47.14 | $94.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $51.24 | $102.47 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $55.09 | $110.18 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $65.54 | $131.08 |
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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