How far is Polson, MT from Columbia Falls, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Polson and Columbia Falls is 46.92 miles (75.5 km).
Flight distance from Polson, MT to Columbia Falls, MT is 46.92 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Polson, Montana to Columbia Falls, Montana is: 58.56 miles (94.24 km) by car.
Driving from Polson to Columbia Falls will take approximately 01 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Polson
City in Lake County, Montana, United States
| Population | 5181 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°41'37"N 114°9'47"W |
| Latitude | 47.6935500 |
| Longitude | -114.1631700 |
| Altitude | 892 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia Falls
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 6209 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 48°22'21"N 114°10'53"W |
| Latitude | 48.3724600 |
| Longitude | -114.1815200 |
| Altitude | 941 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Columbia Falls: 7th Street West (-114.18152,48.372459)
Estimated Travel Time Between Polson and Columbia Falls
The distance between Polson and Columbia Falls is 94 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 02 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Polson and Columbia Falls. The current time is 06:03:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.82 liters (2.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Polson and Columbia Falls.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Polson to Columbia Falls is $7.97 (diesel $9.89).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $7.97 | $8.57 | $9.18 | $9.89 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Montana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.855 (Diesel $4.785) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Polson and Columbia Falls (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
