Kalispell, MT Road Trips

With 13 routes heading out and 13 heading in, Kalispell, MT works well as a modest departure point in the Mountain West. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 16-mile quick runs to 575-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Kalispell, MT head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

26

Longest Drive

575 mi

Glendive, MT

Quickest Drive

23m

Whitefish, MT

Plan Around Kalispell, MT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Kalispell, MT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Glendive, MT to Kalispell, MT 575 mi · 10h 53m Red Lodge, MT to Kalispell, MT 430.6 mi · 7h 25m Big Timber, MT to Kalispell, MT 368.4 mi · 6h 31m Bozeman, MT to Kalispell, MT 308.5 mi · 5h 32m

Continue From Kalispell, MT

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Kalispell, MT to Glendive, MT 574.5 mi · 10h 48m Kalispell, MT to Billings, MT 432.1 mi · 7h 9m Kalispell, MT to Big Timber, MT 368.8 mi · 6h 35m Kalispell, MT to Dillon, MT 277.8 mi · 5h 3m

Trips from Kalispell, MT

Kalispell, MT to Glendive, MT

574.5 mi 10h 48m

Kalispell, MT to Billings, MT

432.1 mi 7h 9m

Kalispell, MT to Big Timber, MT

368.8 mi 6h 35m

Kalispell, MT to Dillon, MT

277.8 mi 5h 3m

Kalispell, MT to Deer Lodge, MT

187.7 mi 3h 38m

Kalispell, MT to Choteau, MT

171.5 mi 3h 21m

Kalispell, MT to Cut Bank, MT

134.9 mi 2h 41m

Kalispell, MT to South Browning, MT

100.6 mi 2h 2m

Kalispell, MT to Browning, MT

100.2 mi 2h

Kalispell, MT to Eureka, MT

66.4 mi 1h 22m

Kalispell, MT to Polson, MT

51.7 mi 1h 9m

Kalispell, MT to Bigfork, MT

18.4 mi 31m

Kalispell, MT to Columbia Falls, MT

16.3 mi 25m

Driving from Kalispell, MT

On average, trips departing from Kalispell, MT run 192 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 36m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 575 miles (10h 48m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Kalispell, MT include Glendive, MT (574.5 mi, 10h 48m), Billings, MT (432.1 mi, 7h 9m), Big Timber, MT (368.8 mi, 6h 35m), Dillon, MT (277.8 mi, 5h 3m), and Deer Lodge, MT (187.7 mi, 3h 38m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 192-mile drive from Kalispell, MT, expect to burn about 7.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving Kalispell, MT and 13 routes heading into Kalispell, MT, covering 26 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 575 miles.

The longest mapped route from Kalispell, MT covers 575 miles and takes approximately 10h 48m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.

The average route from Kalispell, MT runs about 192 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 36m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Kalispell, MT include Glendive, MT, Billings, MT, Big Timber, MT and Dillon, MT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.