How far is Whitefish, MT from Plentywood, MT?
The driving distance from Whitefish, MT to Plentywood, MT is about 562.8 miles (905.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 447.1 miles (719.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish and Plentywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish and Plentywood.
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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
228.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2828 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
31.5 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
727 ft · 9 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
46.1 mi · 52 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Continue on East 1st Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
64 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish and Plentywood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Roosevelt Highway
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228 mi · 04h 20m
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 Partly Sunny near Plentywood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitefish to Plentywood?
The road trip is about 562.8 miles (905.8 km) and usually takes 10h 51m 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?
Chinook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 280.8 miles from Whitefish and 282 miles from Plentywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 447.1 miles (719.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.7 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 $77.31 one way or $154.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Whitefish and Partly Sunny near Plentywood.
Stop Ideas Near Chinook
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 Chinook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish and Plentywood. Straight-line distance: 447.11 mi (719.55 km).
#1 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8,713 |
| Coordinates | 48.4110800, -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plentywood
City in Sheridan County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 48.7747500, -104.5624600 |
| Altitude | 624 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plentywood (-104.56246, 48.77475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 906 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 01m |
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 | $77.31 | $154.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $84.03 | $168.06 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $90.34 | $180.69 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $107.48 | $214.96 |
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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