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Kalispell, MT
Late night in Kalispell on Saturday
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4:26 AM
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Current temp
60°F
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Trip from Kalispell, MT to Roundup, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 56m
Distance
405.8 mi
653 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 48m
★
6 AM
7h 56m
8 AM
8h 14m
10 AM
8h 3m
12 PM
8h 1m
3 PM
8h 3m
5 PM
8h 13m
8 PM
7h 51m
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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Roundup, MT
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
The drive from Kalispell, MT to Roundup, MT covers 405.8 miles and takes about 7h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 3rd Avenue East, 2nd Street East, Conrad Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.12 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
202.9 miles from Kalispell, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 56m. Total distance: 405.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 56m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 56m drive with frequent turns across 405.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
3rd Avenue East is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 7h 56m, 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 Roundup, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Avenue East | — | — |
| 2nd Street East | — | — |
| Conrad Drive | — | — |
| Woodland Park Drive | — | — |
| Route 2 | — | — |
| Highway 35 | — | — |
| US 2 | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
3rd Avenue East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalispell, MT and Roundup, MT.
1
Start on 3rd Street West
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
3rd Street West
2
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue East
367 ft
·
12 sec
·
3rd Avenue East
3
Turn right onto 2nd Street East
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
2nd Street East
4
Continue on Conrad Drive
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Conrad Drive
5
Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodland Park Drive
6
Turn right onto US Route 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Route 2
7
Turn straight onto State Highway 35
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 35
8
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
9
Turn left
9.7 mi
·
12 min
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto US 2
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 2
11
Continue on US Route 2
80 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
US Route 2
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
23 ft
·
the route
13
Exit the roundabout
3.7 mi
·
6 min
14
Turn straight
68 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 1st Street Southwest
525 ft
·
19 sec
·
1st Street Southwest
16
Exit the rotary onto 1st Street Southwest
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
1st Street Southwest
17
Turn straight onto Main Avenue South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Avenue South
18
Continue on United States Route 89
17 mi
·
18 min
·
United States Route 89
19
Continue on 1st Road Southeast
15 mi
·
15 min
·
1st Road Southeast
20
At the end of the road, turn left
7.9 mi
·
9 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 15 South: Great Falls
22
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.5 mi
·
8 min
·
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 15 Business
24
Turn left onto Central Avenue West
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue West
25
Continue on First Avenue North Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
First Avenue North Bridge
26
Continue on 1st Avenue North
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue North
27
Turn right onto 14th Street North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street North
28
Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
23 mi
·
25 min
·
10th Avenue South
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
223 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
30
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
31
Turn straight
64 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
32
Continue straight
15 mi
·
15 min
33
Turn straight onto Truck Bypass
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Truck Bypass
34
Continue on 1st Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
1st Avenue North
35
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
36
Continue on Northeast Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Main Street
37
Continue on US Highway 87
29 mi
·
31 min
·
US Highway 87
38
Turn right
45 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
39
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 202.9 miles from Kalispell, MT, or about 3h 58m into the drive.
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 89 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202.9 miles or 3h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roundup, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kalispell, MT
This is one driving day of about 405.8 miles and 7h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Kalispell, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 202.9 mi from Kalispell, MT · 3h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
203 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 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 202.9 miles from Kalispell, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Roundup, MT
The final approach into Roundup, 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 Roundup, 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
$55.12 one way
$110.24 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $61.51 | $123.02 |
| premium | $4.15 | $66.30 | $132.60 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $59.91 | $119.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 142 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.7 | 1 | $42.61 | $19.48 |
| Efficient EV | 101.5 | 1 | $35.51 | $16.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162.3 | 2 | $56.81 | $25.97 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
47 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
Roundup, MT
Late night in Roundup on Saturday
Local time
4:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°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
14 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
7h 56m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Roundup, MT covers 405.8 miles and takes about 7h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 3rd Avenue East, 2nd Street East, Conrad Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 202.9 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 $55.12 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 7h 56m, 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 Roundup, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kalispell, MT to Roundup, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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