How far is Whitefish, MT from Montana City, MT?
The driving distance from Whitefish, MT to Montana City, MT is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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 04h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Montana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish and Montana City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish and Montana City.
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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 left
29.8 mi · 35 min
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Continue on West Lyndale Avenue
2326 ft · 1 min · West Lyndale Avenue
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Turn left onto North Last Chance Gulch Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Last Chance Gulch Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Last Chance Gulch Street
677 ft · 18 sec · North Last Chance Gulch Street
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Continue on Cedar Street
2883 ft · 1 min · Cedar Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward Butte
1290 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
5.1 mi · 5 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 518: Montana City
1302 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Montana Highway 518
1.1 km · 1 min · Montana Highway 518
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montana Highway 518
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish and Montana City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 Rain Showers leaving Whitefish and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Montana City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitefish to Montana City?
The road trip is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Seeley Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Whitefish and 109 miles from Montana City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.90 one way or $59.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Whitefish and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Montana City.
Stop Ideas Near Seeley Lake
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 Seeley Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish and Montana City. Straight-line distance: 171.35 mi (275.76 km).
#1 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8,713 |
| Coordinates | 48.4110800, -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montana City
Census designated place
| Population | 2,715 |
| Coordinates | 46.5377100, -111.9327700 |
| Altitude | 1236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montana City (-111.93277, 46.53771)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.90 | $59.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $32.49 | $64.99 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $34.94 | $69.87 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $41.56 | $83.13 |
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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