Origin
Clancy, MT
Late night in Clancy on Friday
Local time
3:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
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Trip from Clancy, MT to Whitefish, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 18m
Distance
222.6 mi
358 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 5m
★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 45m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clancy, MT
Rafael Minguet Delgado
Whitefish, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clancy, MT to Whitefish, MT covers 222.6 miles and takes about 4h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MT 83, MT 141, Euclid Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.1 miles on MT 83. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
111.3 miles from Clancy, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 18m. Total distance: 222.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 18m highway drive covering 222.6 miles, with most of the trip on MT 83 and MT 141. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.1 miles on MT 83.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MT 83 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MT 83 and MT 141. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Clancy Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 18m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Clancy Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (Cedar Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Clancy Street
Turn left onto East Clancy Street
Navigation decision point
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Cedar Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 193
Toward Cedar Street
6
11.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Cedar Street
Turn left onto Cedar Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
191.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 37m in
|
MT 82
Turn left onto MT 82
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
210.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m in
|
US 93 / US 93 North
Turn left onto US 93 / US 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MT 83 | 91.1 mi | 1h 43m |
| MT 141 | 32.5 mi | 35m |
| Euclid Avenue | 29.8 mi | 35m |
| MT 200 | 23.8 mi | 25m |
| I 15 | 10.6 mi | 10m |
| US 93 South | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Kalispell Bypass | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| MT 82 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
MT 83
— 91.1 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clancy, MT and Whitefish, MT.
1
Start on North Main Street
149 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Clancy Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Clancy Street
3
Continue on Railroad Way
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Railroad Way
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
5
Merge onto I 15
11 mi
·
10 min
·
I 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 193
Toward Cedar Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto Cedar Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 15 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Last Chance Gulch Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 12
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lyndale Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 12
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Euclid Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto MT 141
32 mi
·
35 min
·
MT 141
12
At end of road, turn left onto MT 200
24 mi
·
25 min
·
MT 200
13
Turn right onto MT 83
91 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
MT 83
14
At end of road, turn right onto MT 35
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
MT 35
15
Turn left onto MT 82
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
MT 82
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto US 93
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 93 South
17
Turn left onto US 93 ALT
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Kalispell Bypass
18
Enter roundabout onto US 93 ALT
150 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kalispell Bypass
19
Continue on US 93 ALT
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Kalispell Bypass
20
Enter roundabout onto US 93 ALT
170 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kalispell Bypass
21
Continue on US 93 ALT
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Kalispell Bypass
22
Turn left onto US 93
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 93 North
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Continue on US 93
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 93 South
24
Continue on US 93
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Spokane Avenue
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn left onto US 93
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East 2nd Street
26
Turn right
168 ft
·
12 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 111.3 miles from Clancy, MT, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 49 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.3 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitefish, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Clancy, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clancy, MT
This is one driving day of about 222.6 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Clancy, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MT 83 for about 91.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.3 mi from Clancy, MT · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.3 miles from Clancy, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MT 83 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.1 miles.
Arriving in Whitefish, MT
The final approach into Whitefish, MT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Whitefish, MT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.27 one way
$70.55 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $36.97 | $73.95 |
| premium | $4.53 | $39.71 | $79.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.15 | $98.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.37 | $10.68 |
| Efficient EV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.48 | $8.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89 | 1 | $31.16 | $14.25 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Whitefish, MT
Late night in Whitefish on Friday
Local time
3:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 18m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clancy, MT to Whitefish, MT covers 222.6 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MT 83, MT 141, Euclid Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.3 miles from Clancy, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 18m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Clancy Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (Cedar Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clancy, MT to Whitefish, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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