Kalispell to Stevensville is 149 miles and takes about 3 hours 14 minutes via US 93 South, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within Montana, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. Expect a highway-focused experience for the entirety of your journey. With a recommended one-day drive, this route is ideal if you're looking for efficient travel between these two locations without significant detours.
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
74.5 miles from Kalispell, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 93 South
110.1 mi
2h 16m
US Highway 93 South
20.7 mi
26m
North Reserve Street
5.3 mi
9m
Bitteroot Road
3 mi
3m
Stevi Cutoff Road
1.3 mi
2m
Snowline Lane
1 mi
3m
1st Avenue East
0.8 mi
2m
Brooks Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 93 South
— 110.1 mi, about 2h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalispell, MT and Stevensville, MT.
1
Start on 3rd Street West
427 ft·15 sec·3rd Street West
2
Turn right onto 1st Avenue East
0.8 mi·2 min·1st Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 93
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·58 sec·Demersville Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto Rocky Cliff Drive
292 ft·19 sec·Rocky Cliff Drive
7
Turn left onto US 93
107 mi·2 hr 12 min·US 93 South
8
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·West Broadway Street
9
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·West Broadway Street
10
Take the exit
5.1 mi·5 min
Toward I 90 East: Missoula
11
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 93
0.2 mi·26 sec·I 90 Business; US 93
Toward US 93 South: Hamilton
12
Turn right onto I 90 Bus; US 93
5.3 mi·9 min·North Reserve Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Brooks Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Brooks Street
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 12; US 93
3.0 mi·3 min·Bitteroot Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 12; US 93
21 mi·26 min·US Highway 93 South
16
Turn left onto S-269
1.3 mi·2 min·Stevi Cutoff Road
17
Continue on S-269
0.2 mi·47 sec·Main Street
18
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
78 ft·3 sec·East 3rd Street
19
Arrive at destination
East 3rd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 14-minute duration, this is a comfortable one-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to make the most of daylight. The longest stretch without a break is over 110 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly. While there's only one recommended stop, consider breaking up the drive slightly before the longest segment on US 93 South to stretch your legs. The estimated fuel cost is $24, so ensure you have sufficient funds or a payment method ready.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.5 miles from Kalispell, MT, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.1 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 33 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.5 miles or 1h 37m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stevensville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kalispell, MT
This is one driving day of about 149 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Kalispell, 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 South for about 110.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 149 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|1st Avenue East
Turn right onto 1st Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4.8 mi into trip|~11m in|Rocky Cliff Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Rocky Cliff Drive
Navigation decision point
5
117.9 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|I 90 Bus; US 93 / North Reserve Street
Turn right onto I 90 Bus; US 93 / North Reserve Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
123.2 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|Brooks Street
Turn right onto Brooks Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
149 mi into trip|~3h 14m in|East 3rd Street
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.61 one way
$47.22 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$24.75
$49.50
premium
$4.53
$26.58
$53.16
diesel
$5.61
$32.90
$65.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
11 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
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.7
0
$15.64
$7.15
Efficient EV
37.3
0
$13.04
$5.96
EV Truck/SUV
59.6
0
$20.86
$9.54
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Kalispell, MT
Night
in Kalispell on Saturday
Local time
10:39 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Stevensville, MT
Night
in Stevensville on Saturday
Local time
10:39 PM
MDT
Current temp
36°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
24 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
3h 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including one that lasts 110.1 miles on US 93 South. The primary roads you'll follow are US 93 South and North Reserve Street. The consistency of the highway will likely make for a predictable driving experience, allowing you to settle into a rhythm.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.1 mi on US 93 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 93 South and US Highway 93 South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 1st Avenue East.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 14m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (Rocky Cliff Drive): Navigation decision point; at 117.9 miles (I 90 Bus; US 93 / North Reserve Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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).
The longest stretch is about 110.1 miles on US 93 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 0.1 miles (1st Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (Rocky Cliff Drive): Navigation decision point; at 117.9 miles (I 90 Bus; US 93 / North Reserve Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Stevensville, MT, but most travelers stay overnight.
