Origin
Somers, MT
Afternoon in Somers on Friday
Local time
2:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somers, MT to Kalispell, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somers, MT
Alex Moliski
Kalispell, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somers, MT to Kalispell, MT covers 9.5 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 93, 1st Avenue East, Somers Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on US 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 14m highway drive covering 9.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 93 and 1st Avenue East. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.2 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 5 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 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 93 and 1st Avenue East. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 93.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Somers, MT to Kalispell, MT is easy. At 14m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 93): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (1st Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (3rd Street East): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 93
At end of road, turn right onto US 93
Navigation decision point
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
1st Avenue East
Turn right onto 1st Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
3rd Street East
Turn left onto 3rd Street East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 93 | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| 1st Avenue East | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Somers Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 93
— 8.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somers, MT and Kalispell, MT.
1
Start on Somers Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Somers Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 93
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 93
3
Turn right onto 1st Avenue East
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto 3rd Street East
427 ft
·
13 sec
·
3rd Street East
Use the left lane.
5
Arrive at destination
3rd Street West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.01 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Kalispell, MT
Afternoon in Kalispell on Friday
Local time
2:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
14m 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 Somers, MT to Kalispell, MT covers 9.5 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 93, 1st Avenue East, Somers Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from Somers, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.51 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.
The drive from Somers, MT to Kalispell, MT is easy. At 14m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 93): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (1st Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (3rd Street East): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Somers, MT to Kalispell, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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