Where is Kalispell, Montana, USA?

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Where is Kalispell Located? - Kalispell is a city located in the Flathead County of Montana, United States. Kalispell lies between 42.8706048 Degrees North latitudes and 71.9516746 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Kalispell Located?

Kalispell is a city located in the Flathead County of Montana, United States. Kalispell lies between 42.8706048 Degrees North latitudes and 71.9516746 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Kalispell city is 24558 people and the city has a total area of 12.01 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Kalispell, Montana Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityKalispell
CountyFlathead County
StateMontana
State CapitalHelena
US RegionWest
Latitude48.2023° N
Longitude114.3168° W
Elevation2,956 ft (901 m)
Land Area12.41 sq mi
Water Area0.09 sq mi
Total Area12.50 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)24,558
Population DensityAbout 1,979 per sq mi
ZIP Codes59901, 59903, 59904
Area Code406
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−07:00)
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−06:00)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code30-38475
Congressional District1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Kalispell

CategoryDetails
Airport NameGlacier Park International Airport
IATA CodeFCA
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysUS 2, US 93, MT 35, MT 206
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak Empire Builder (Whitefish station nearby)
Local Bus/Transit ServiceEagle Transit
  • US Highway 2 connects Kalispell with Glacier National Park, Libby, and eastern Montana.
  • US Highway 93 is the primary north-south route linking Kalispell with Whitefish, Missoula, and the Canadian border.
  • Montana Highway 35 provides access to Bigfork and the eastern shoreline of Flathead Lake.
  • Montana Highway 206 connects Kalispell with Columbia Falls and surrounding communities.
  • Glacier Park International Airport offers scheduled passenger flights to major cities across the western United States.

Top Places to Visit in Kalispell, Montana

Landmark NameType
Conrad Mansion MuseumHistoric House Museum
Hockaday Museum of ArtArt Museum
Lone Pine State ParkState Park
Flathead LakeLake
Glacier National ParkNational Park
Woodland ParkCity Park
Foys LakeLake
Flathead National ForestNational Forest
Lawrence ParkCommunity Park
Historic Downtown KalispellHistoric District

Driving Distances from Kalispell, Montana to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
WhitefishMontana1520 min
Columbia FallsMontana1720 min
BigforkMontana1825 min
LakesideMontana1520 min
PolsonMontana681 hr 15 min
LibbyMontana891 hr 35 min
MissoulaMontana1172 hr 5 min
SandpointIdaho1092 hr
SpokaneWashington1983 hr 25 min
HelenaMontana2183 hr 40 min

Colleges and Universities in Kalispell, Montana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Flathead Valley Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees and workforce training
Montana State University – Kalispell (FVCC University Center)PublicUniversityBachelor's completion programs
University of Montana – Missoula (Extended Programs)PublicUniversityDistance and continuing education
Glacier High SchoolPublicK–12 SchoolCollege preparatory education
Flathead High SchoolPublicK–12 SchoolAcademic and career education

Waterbodies in Kalispell, Montana

Flathead Lake, Foys Lake, Ashley Lake, Whitefish Lake, Stillwater River, Flathead River, Ashley Creek, Smith Lake

Golf Courses in Kalispell

Buffalo Hill Golf Club, Northern Pines Golf Club, Village Greens Golf Course, Eagle Bend Golf Club, Meadow Lake Golf Course, Whitefish Lake Golf Club

Kalispell, Montana — Key Historical Facts

  • Kalispell was founded in 1891 following the arrival of the Great Northern Railway, quickly becoming a regional commercial center.
  • The city was named after the Kalispel Tribe, whose ancestral lands extend across parts of present-day Montana, Idaho, and Washington.
  • During the early twentieth century, logging, agriculture, and railroad transportation became the primary drivers of the local economy.
  • Its proximity to Glacier National Park, established in 1910, helped transform Kalispell into an important tourism gateway for northwestern Montana.
  • Today, Kalispell serves as the economic hub of the Flathead Valley, supported by healthcare, manufacturing, education, outdoor recreation, and tourism.

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