How far is Wolf Point, MT from Whitefish, MT?
The driving distance from Wolf Point, MT to Whitefish, MT is about 461.6 miles (742.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 400.5 miles (644.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 47m 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 07h 53m.
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.
Town in Hill County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolf Point and Whitefish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolf Point and Whitefish.
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Start on 3rd Avenue South
919 ft · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Continue on 4th Avenue North
111 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue North
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Turn left
310.1 mi · 5 hr 53 min
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Continue on West Roosevelt Highway
58 mi · 1 hr 8 min · West Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on East Central Avenue
1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
75 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
72.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right
842 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US 2
1930 ft · 1 min · Old US 2
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Turn right onto US Route 2
7.5 mi · 10 min · US Route 2
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Continue on US 2
3 mi · 4 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
1.6 km · 1 min · US 2
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto US 93 South
2584 ft · 51 sec · US 93 South
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Continue on Spokane Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Spokane Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
536 ft · 22 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right
51 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolf Point and Whitefish.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn left
310 mi · 05h 53m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Wolf Point and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitefish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wolf Point to Whitefish?
The road trip is about 461.6 miles (742.8 km) and usually takes 07h 53m 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?
Hingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 230.6 miles from Wolf Point and 231 miles from Whitefish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 400.5 miles (644.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 $63.42 one way or $126.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wolf Point and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitefish.
Stop Ideas Near Hingham
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 Hingham.
Havre station
Shelby
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolf Point and Whitefish. Straight-line distance: 400.52 mi (644.58 km).
#1 Wolf Point
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,722 |
| Coordinates | 48.0905700, -105.6405600 |
| Altitude | 609 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8,713 |
| Coordinates | 48.4110800, -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-114.337485, 48.411081)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 743 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 45m |
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 | $63.42 | $126.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $68.92 | $137.85 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $74.10 | $148.21 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $88.16 | $176.32 |
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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