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Trip from Orchard Homes, 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

2h 53m

Distance

137.4 mi

221 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 43m ★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Orchard Homes, MT

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city in Flathead County, Montana, United States

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Trip Overview

The drive from Orchard Homes, MT to Whitefish, MT covers 137.4 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 93, Kalispell Bypass, US 93 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 108.7 miles on US 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.66 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

68.7 miles from Orchard Homes, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 137.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 53m highway drive covering 137.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 93 and Kalispell Bypass. The longest continuous stretch is about 108.7 miles on US 93.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 108.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 93 and Kalispell Bypass. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near I 90 Business; US 93.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 53m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (I 90 Business; US 93): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (US 93; MT 200): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles (US 93; MT 200): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
4 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 90 Business; US 93

Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 93 toward I 90 West, US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell, Coeur D' Alene

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 90 West, US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kal...
5
9.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 93; MT 200

Take the exit onto US 93; MT 200 toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
6
9.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 93; MT 200

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93; MT 200 toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
5
118.1 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | US 93 ALT / Kalispell Bypass

Enter roundabout onto US 93 ALT / Kalispell Bypass

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
125.5 mi into trip | ~2h 37m 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
US 93 108.7 mi 2h 13m
Kalispell Bypass 7.6 mi 9m
US 93 North 6.8 mi 8m
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway 4.9 mi 4m
South Reserve Street 3.6 mi 6m
US 93 South 3.2 mi 4m
Spokane Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
South 7th Street West 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 93 — 108.7 mi, about 2h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orchard Homes, MT and Whitefish, MT.

1

Start on South 7th Street West

0.4 mi · 1 min · South 7th Street West
2

Turn left onto South Reserve Street

3.6 mi · 6 min · South Reserve Street
3

Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 93

0.3 mi · 44 sec · I 90 Business; US 93
Toward I 90 West, US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell, Coeur D' Alene
4

Merge onto I 90; US 93; MT 200

4.9 mi · 4 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
5

Take the exit onto US 93; MT 200

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 93; MT 200
Toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93; MT 200

108 mi · 2 hr 13 min · US 93; MT 200
Toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
7

Turn left onto US 93 ALT

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Kalispell Bypass
8

Enter roundabout onto US 93 ALT

150 ft · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass
9

Continue on US 93 ALT

1.0 mi · 1 min · Kalispell Bypass
10

Enter roundabout onto US 93 ALT

170 ft · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass
11

Continue on US 93 ALT

6.3 mi · 8 min · Kalispell Bypass
12

Turn left onto US 93

6.8 mi · 8 min · US 93 North
Use the left / straight lanes.
13

Continue on US 93

3.2 mi · 4 min · US 93 South
14

Continue on US 93

1.7 mi · 3 min · Spokane Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn left onto US 93

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East 2nd Street
16

Turn right

168 ft · 12 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.7 miles from Orchard Homes, MT, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.7 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 30 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 68.7 miles or 1h 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitefish, MT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Orchard Homes, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Orchard Homes, MT

This is one driving day of about 137.4 miles and 2h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Orchard Homes, 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 US 93 for about 108.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.7 mi from Orchard Homes, MT · 1h 27m into the drive

City in Lake County, Montana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Polson, MT

69 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

Frenchtown, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Polson, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.7 miles from Orchard Homes, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 93 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.7 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Buffalo Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Whitefish, Montana

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 137.4

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14068622833

Visit website

Loula's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Whitefish, Montana

0.1 mi

Swift Creek Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Whitefish, MT

0.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Folklore Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Whitefish, Montana

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Inexpensiv mile 137.4

Hours: 7 am–3:30 pm

+14067301020

Visit website

Westside Coffee Bar | Whitefish, MT

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Whitefish, Montana

0.4 mi

Cowgirl Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Whitefish, Montana

0.9 mi

Buffalo Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 137.4

Whitefish, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14068622833

Visit website

Loula's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 137.4

Whitefish, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14068625614

Visit website

Swift Creek Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 137.4

Whitefish, MT

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+14068629136

Visit website

Bonsai Brewing Project

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 137.4

Whitefish, Montana

Hours: 12–8 pm

+14067301717

Visit website

Glacier Perks Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108

Lakeside, Montana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14068440908

Visit website

Boat Club Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive mile 137.4

Whitefish, Montana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14068634040

Visit website

Ruby's Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+14067289890

Visit website

The Greek Pastry Shop - #1 GYROS

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14065436843

Folklore Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Inexpensiv mile 137.4

Whitefish, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3:30 pm

+14067301020

Visit website

Westside Coffee Bar | Whitefish, MT

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 137.4

Whitefish, Montana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14068624535

Cowgirl Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 137.4

Whitefish, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14068621701

Visit website

Treasure State Coffee Co.

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 108

Lakeside, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14068440705

Visit website

Lift Coffee Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 108

Lakeside, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Clyde Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14065404481

Visit website

Chi Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $30 to $40 mile 117.8

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+14064077707

Visit website

HardTail Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.8

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14068303182

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 9.8

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 68.7

Polson, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 117.8

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 127.6

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 137.4

Whitefish, Montana

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 127.6

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 68.7

Polson, Montana

Visit website

Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 49.1

Charlo, Montana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14066443435

Visit website

Whitefish Visitor Information Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 137.4

Whitefish, Montana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14068623501

Visit website

Good Americano

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14065292720

Visit website

Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 49.1

Charlo, Montana

+14067277400

Visit website

Caras Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14065434238

Visit website

Montana Natural History Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14063270405

Visit website

Dragon Hollow Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Missoula, MT

+14065498382

Visit website

Thompson Memorial Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 117.8

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14067587718

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.66 one way

$37.33 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $20.83 $41.65
premium $4.15 $22.45 $44.90
diesel $3.75 $20.29 $40.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.1 kg one way.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Town Pump Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger

Missoula, MT

Tesla

12 DCFC

Conoco Gas Station - Tesla Supercharger

Kalispell, MT

Tesla

8 DCFC

Kalispell Ford - Front Lot - 2000 Rose Crossing

Kalispell, MT

EV Connect

7 DCFC

Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Missoula, MT

Tesla

6 DCFC

Walmart 3259 (Missoula, MT)

Missoula, MT

Electrify America

4 DCFC

L267 EXPP PL PUBLIC2

Missoula, MT

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

L267 EXPP PL PUBLIC1

Missoula, MT

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

Missoula Chevrolet

Missoula, MT

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 9 Tesla: 3 EV Connect: 2 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.2 0 $14.43 $6.60
Efficient EV 34.4 0 $12.02 $5.50
EV Truck/SUV 55 0 $19.24 $8.79

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Orchard Homes, MT

Afternoon in Orchard Homes on Friday

Local time

4:45 PM

MDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whitefish, MT

Afternoon in Whitefish on Friday

Local time

4:45 PM

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

1 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

2h 53m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Orchard Homes, MT to Whitefish, MT covers 137.4 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 93, Kalispell Bypass, US 93 North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 68.7 miles from Orchard Homes, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 53m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (I 90 Business; US 93): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (US 93; MT 200): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles (US 93; MT 200): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Orchard Homes, MT to Whitefish, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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