Origin
Kalispell, MT
Afternoon in Kalispell on Saturday
Local time
12:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kalispell, MT to Glasgow, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 6m
Distance
419.5 mi
675 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 58m
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6 AM
8h 6m
8 AM
8h 23m
10 AM
8h 12m
12 PM
8h 10m
3 PM
8h 13m
5 PM
8h 22m
8 PM
8h 1m
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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Glasgow, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kalispell, MT to Glasgow, MT covers 419.5 miles and takes about 8h 6m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on US 2, Roosevelt Highway, US Route 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 217.9 miles on US 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.48 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
209.8 miles from Kalispell, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 2 | 217.9 mi | 4h 12m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 102.8 mi | 1h 55m |
| US Route 2 | 81.3 mi | 1h 32m |
| MT 206 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| MT 35 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 35 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Woodland Park Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 2
— 217.9 mi, about 4h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalispell, MT and Glasgow, MT.
1
Start on 3rd Street West
0.2 mi
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39 sec
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3rd Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue East
366 ft
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12 sec
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3rd Avenue East
3
Turn right onto 2nd Street East
0.2 mi
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33 sec
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2nd Street East
4
Continue on Conrad Drive
0.3 mi
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45 sec
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Conrad Drive
5
Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Woodland Park Drive
6
Turn right onto US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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US Route 2
7
Turn straight onto MT 35
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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State Highway 35
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on MT 35
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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MT 35
9
Turn left onto MT 206
9.7 mi
·
12 min
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MT 206
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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US 2
11
Continue on US 2
80 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
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US Route 2
12
Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 89
24 ft
·
0 sec
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US 2; US 89
13
Continue on US 2; US 89
3.7 mi
·
6 min
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US 2; US 89
14
Turn straight onto US 2; US 89
55 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 2; US 89
15
Continue on I 15 Bus; US 2
453 ft
·
17 sec
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5th Avenue North
16
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; US 2
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
17
Continue on US 2
103 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
18
Continue on US 2
158 mi
·
2 hr 59 min
·
US 2
19
Turn right onto MT 42
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
6th Street North
20
Arrive at destination
MT 42
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 209.8 miles from Kalispell, MT, or about 4h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 217.9 miles.
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 92 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 209.8 miles or 4h 7m 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 209.8 miles or 4h 7m
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 6h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glasgow, 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 210 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Glasgow, MT
Aim for roughly 210 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 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.
The longest stretch is on US 2 for about 217.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
210 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 Cut Bank, MTOvernight Options
Night 1
210 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Cut Bank, MT after about 210 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 209.8 miles from Kalispell, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 217.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 210 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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3rd Avenue East
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue East
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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2nd Street East
Turn right onto 2nd Street East
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Woodland Park Drive
Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive
Navigation decision point
6
8.1 mi into trip
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~13m in
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MT 206
Turn left onto MT 206
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
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US 2
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.48 one way
$132.95 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
147 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $69.68 | $139.36 |
| premium | $4.53 | $74.83 | $149.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $92.62 | $185.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$196–$306
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 146.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 125.9 | 1 | $44.05 | $20.14 |
| Efficient EV | 104.9 | 1 | $36.71 | $16.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 167.8 | 2 | $58.73 | $26.85 |
Gas CO2
147 kg
EV CO2
49 kg (67% 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
Glasgow, MT
Afternoon in Glasgow on Saturday
Local time
12:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
71°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.
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 6m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Glacier National Park
National Park
A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in huma...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
$35
near mile 43.4
Park Closure: Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
419.5 mi in 8h 6m, mostly highway — 217.9 mi of that is on US 2.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 217.9 mi on US 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 2 and Roosevelt Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 3rd Avenue East.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (3rd Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (2nd Street East): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Woodland Park Drive): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Kalispell, MT
Full guide →Kalispell is a town in Montana, near Glacier National Park. The name of the town means "flat land above the lake" in Salish, a Native American language. The population is about 23,000 (2016).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 6m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 217.9 miles on US 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 210 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Glasgow, MT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through MT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (3rd Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (2nd Street East): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Woodland Park Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Glacier National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Glasgow, MT before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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