Origin
Kalispell, MT
Night in Kalispell on Wednesday
Local time
11:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kalispell, MT to Crow Agency, MT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h 53m
Distance
509.1 mi
819 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$81
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 46m
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6 AM
8h 54m
8 AM
9h 10m
10 AM
8h 59m
12 PM
8h 58m
3 PM
9h 0m
5 PM
9h 9m
8 PM
8h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kalispell, MT
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Crow Agency, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kalispell, MT to Crow Agency, MT covers 509.1 miles and takes about 8h 53m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on 1st Avenue East, US 93 South, Snowline Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $80.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
254.6 miles from Kalispell, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 509.1 miles and 8h 53m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are 1st Avenue East and US 93 South.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
1st Avenue East is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 8h 53m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 53m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kalispell, MT to Crow Agency, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Avenue East | — | — |
| US 93 South | — | — |
| Snowline Lane | — | — |
| Demersville Road | — | — |
| Rocky Cliff Drive | — | — |
| Highway 141 | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| Crow Agency | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
1st Avenue East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalispell, MT and Crow Agency, MT.
1
Start on 3rd Street West
427 ft
·
16 sec
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3rd Street West
2
Turn right onto 1st Avenue East
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue East
3
Turn left onto US 93 South
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 93 South
4
Turn left onto Snowline Lane
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Snowline Lane
5
Turn right onto Demersville Road
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Demersville Road
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Rocky Cliff Drive
292 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rocky Cliff Drive
7
Turn left onto US 93 South
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 93 South
8
Turn left
6.9 mi
·
8 min
9
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
10
Turn left
91 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
11
Turn left
24 mi
·
25 min
12
Turn right onto State Highway 141
32 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 141
13
Turn sharp right
13 mi
·
14 min
14
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
15
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
16
Take the ramp straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
42 min
18
Keep slight right
111 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
19
Continue straight
6.9 mi
·
6 min
20
Continue straight
113 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
21
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
3 min
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sheridan
52 mi
·
49 min
·
I 90 East: Sheridan
23
Take the exit slight right toward Crow Agency, Baaxuwuaashe
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Crow Agency, Baaxuwuaashe
24
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 254.6 miles from Kalispell, MT, or about 4h 26m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 112 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 254.6 miles or 4h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 254.6 miles or 4h 26m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crow Agency, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kalispell, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kalispell, MT
Aim for roughly 255 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Crow Agency, MT
Aim for roughly 255 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 112 miles from Kalispell, MT.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 254.6 mi from Kalispell, MT · 4h 26m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
168 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
336 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Whitehall, MTOvernight Options
Night 1
255 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Deer Lodge, MT after about 255 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 112 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 254.6 miles from Kalispell, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 255 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Crow Agency, MT
The final approach into Crow Agency, 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 Crow Agency, MT.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Crow Agency, MT with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$80.67 one way
$161.35 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
178 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $84.56 | $169.13 |
| premium | $4.53 | $90.82 | $181.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $112.40 | $224.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$81
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$211–$321
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 178.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 152.7 | 1 | $53.46 | $24.44 |
| Efficient EV | 127.3 | 1 | $44.55 | $20.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 203.6 | 2 | $71.27 | $32.58 |
Gas CO2
178 kg
EV CO2
60 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Crow Agency, MT
Night in Crow Agency on Wednesday
Local time
11:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Whitehall, MT
336 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
15 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
8h 53m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kalispell, MT to Crow Agency, MT covers 509.1 miles and takes about 8h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 1st Avenue East, US 93 South, Snowline Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 255 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 254.6 miles from Kalispell, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $80.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 53m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kalispell, MT to Crow Agency, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kalispell, MT to Crow Agency, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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