How far is Whitefish, MT from Warm Springs, MT?

The driving distance from Whitefish, MT to Warm Springs, MT is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.38 mi
04h 08m
Flight
170.37 mi
274.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.37 mi
Kilometers
274.19 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.38 mi
Kilometers
353.05 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warm Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 5:26 PM MDT
Return by in Whitefish
Thu, Oct 15, 9:35 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitefish
2026-10-15T13:18
Arrive Warm Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 5:26 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:44 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitefish
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Seeley Lake
MT

Census designated place in Montana, USA

From Whitefish
109.6 mi
02h 04m
To Warm Springs
109.8 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
30°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish and Warm Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish and Warm Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    536 ft · 24 sec · East 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Spokane Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Spokane Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on US 93 South

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 93 South

  5. 5

    Continue on US 93 North

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 93 North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Reserve Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Reserve Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Helena Flats Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Helena Flats Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 141

    32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2539 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    802 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    24.7 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Warm Springs, Anaconda

    1826 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gas City Road

    25 m · 1 sec · Gas City Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gas City Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish and Warm Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 141
58.6 mi · 27%
Helena Flats Road
15.9 mi · 7%
US 93 North
6.84 mi · 3%
West Reserve Drive
3.51 mi · 2%
US 93 South
3.23 mi · 1%
Spokane Avenue
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
170.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seeley Lake
02h 04m from Whitefish
Leave By
8:44 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Whitefish and Sunny near Warm Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitefish to Warm Springs?

The road trip is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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 109.6 miles from Whitefish and 109.8 miles from Warm Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 8:44 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.78 one way or $69.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Whitefish and Sunny near Warm Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Seeley Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Seeley Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seeley Lake.

BUS

Missoula, MT

53 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish and Warm Springs. Straight-line distance: 170.37 mi (274.19 km).

Whitefish

#1 Whitefish

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Population8,713
Coordinates48.4110800, -114.3376300
Altitude923
CountryUnited States
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#2 Warm Springs

Situated in southwestern Montana's Deer Lodge Valley at an elevation of 4,813 feet, this unincorporated community is part of Deer Lodge County.

Population0
Coordinates46.1813100, -112.7847600
Altitude1467
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitefish (-114.33763, 48.41108)
End: Warm Springs (-112.78476, 46.18131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.74 gal
29.3 L · about $34.78
Round trip
$69.57
15.48 gal · 58.6 L
Estimated CO2
68.8 kg one way
Round trip: 137.6 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $34.78 $69.57
Mid-grade $4.83 $37.35 $74.69
Premium $5.19 $40.19 $80.39
Diesel $6.11 $47.29 $94.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitefish and Warm Springs. The current time is 13:18:22.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.