How far is Whitefish, MT from Orchard Homes, MT?
The driving distance from Whitefish, MT to Orchard Homes, MT is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Lake County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish and Orchard Homes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish and Orchard Homes.
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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 right onto Kalispell Bypass
6.3 mi · 8 min · Kalispell Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kalispell Bypass
49 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass
1.6 km · 1 min · Kalispell Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kalispell Bypass
47 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass
1303 ft · 29 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Turn right onto US 93 South
1967 ft · 32 sec · US 93 South
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Turn left onto Snowline Lane
1.6 km · 4 min · Snowline Lane
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Turn right onto Demersville Road
1311 ft · 59 sec · Demersville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rocky Cliff Drive
89 m · 20 sec · Rocky Cliff Drive
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Turn left onto US 93 South
107.4 mi · 2 hr 12 min · US 93 South
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Continue on West Broadway Street
925 ft · 24 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
733 ft · 18 sec · West Broadway Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Missoula
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Hamilton
1236 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North Reserve Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Reserve Street
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Turn right onto South 7th Street West
2218 ft · 2 min · South 7th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish and Orchard Homes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 93 South
Turn left onto US 93 South
107 mi · 02h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Whitefish and Mostly Sunny near Orchard Homes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitefish to Orchard Homes?
The road trip is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Polson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Whitefish and 69.2 miles from Orchard Homes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.00 one way or $38.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Whitefish and Mostly Sunny near Orchard Homes.
Stop Ideas Near Polson
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 Polson.
Essex
Whitefish station
West Glacier
Missoula, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish and Orchard Homes. Straight-line distance: 107.79 mi (173.47 km).
#1 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8,713 |
| Coordinates | 48.4110800, -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orchard Homes
Census designated place
| Population | 5,197 |
| Coordinates | 46.8632600, -114.0484400 |
| Altitude | 961 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orchard Homes (-114.04844, 46.86326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $19.00 | $38.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $20.65 | $41.29 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $26.41 | $52.82 |
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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