Are you concerned about flying this year?
Driving to Montana from within the United States is a great way to enrich your vacation.
Many of the routes here are incredibly scenic, there is less traffic on the road these days, and it is generally less expensive (especially now with low fuel prices).
Depending on where you’re coming from, it may be a day trip, or you may have a few days to enjoy the views.
Here are some things to consider when hitting the road:
- Bring a decent sized cooler stocked with meals, snacks and drinks
- Bring a pad and pen and consider journaling your venture
- Ensure your AAA subscription is valid for the length of your trip
- Check your vehicle’s fluids and tire pressure
- Update your GPS with the latest maps (bring a printed map as backup)
- Portable fold-up toilets with disposable, biodegradable bags are not expensive (you never know)
- Keep hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes in your vehicle cabin
- Keep your camera unpacked and handy
Driving can be a relaxed and peaceful way to travel – no lineups, go at your own pace, and enjoy the sterile atmosphere of your own vehicle.
And if you choose to stay at Smoky Bear Ranch, you can also enjoy a good night’s sleep in ultra clean accommodations, in a remote forested setting away from the traffic, trains and crowds.
Following is a list of states with their estimated distance to the park and travel times, as well as printable directions (courtesy of Google Maps).
Driving to Glacier National Park from Alabama
Alabama to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,224 miles, with an average travel time of 34 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Alaska
Alaska to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,342 miles, with an average travel time of 42 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Arizona
Arizona to the West Glacier Entrance is 1,294 miles, with an average travel time of 22 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Arkansas
Arkansas to the West Glacier Entrance is 1,797 miles, with an average travel time of 28 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from California
California to the West Glacier Entrance is 1,215 miles, with an average travel time of 21 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Colorado
Colorado to the West Glacier Entrance is 1,030 miles, with an average travel time of 17 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Connecticut
Connecticut to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,428 miles, with an average travel time of 37 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Delaware
Delaware to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,343 miles, with an average travel time of 36 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Florida
Florida to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,730 miles, with an average travel time of 41 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Georgia
Georgia to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,388 miles, with an average travel time of 36 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Hawaii
Unfortunately, you cannot drive to Glacier Park from Hawaii.
There are numerous airports in Hawaii.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Idaho
Idaho to the West Glacier Entrance is 410 miles, with an average travel time of 8 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Illinois
Illinois to the West Glacier Entrance is 1,612 miles, with an average travel time of 25 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Indiana
Indiana to the West Glacier Entrance is 1,727 miles, with an average travel time of 27 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Iowa
Iowa to the West Glacier Entrance is 1,369 miles, with an average travel time of 22 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Kansas
Kansas to the West Glacier Entrance is 1,273 miles, with an average travel time of 21 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Kentucky
Kentucky to the West Glacier Entrance is 1,953 miles, with an average travel time of 30 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Louisiana
Louisiana to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,107 miles, with an average travel time of 32 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Maine
Maine to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,576 miles, with an average travel time of 42 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Maryland
Maryland to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,275 miles, with an average travel time of 35 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,533 miles, with an average travel time of 39 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Michigan
Michigan to the West Glacier Entrance is 1,682 miles, with an average travel time of 28 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Minnesota
Minnesota to the West Glacier Entrance is 1,044 miles, with an average travel time of 17 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Mississippi
Mississippi to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,091 miles, with an average travel time of 33 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Missouri
Missouri to the West Glacier Entrance is 1,650 miles, with an average travel time of 25 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Montana
Glacier Park is in Montana ????
There are seven convenient entrances into the park.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Nebraska
Nebraska to the West Glacier Entrance is 1,054 miles, with an average travel time of 17 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Nevada
Nevada to the West Glacier Entrance is 922 miles, with an average travel time of 17 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from New Hampshire
New Hampshire to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,519 miles, with an average travel time of 39 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from New Jersey
New Jersey to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,371 miles, with an average travel time of 36 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from New Mexico
New Mexico to the West Glacier Entrance is 1,336 miles, with an average travel time of 21 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from New York
New York to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,352 miles, with an average travel time of 36 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from North Carolina
North Carolina to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,353 miles, with an average travel time of 36 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from North Dakota
North Dakota to the West Glacier Entrance is 703 miles, with an average travel time of 12 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Ohio
Ohio to the West Glacier Entrance is 1,875 miles, with an average travel time of 29 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Oklahoma
Oklahoma to the West Glacier Entrance is 1,634 miles, with an average travel time of 24 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Oregon
Oregon to the West Glacier Entrance is 685 miles, with an average travel time of 12 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,167 miles, with an average travel time of 33 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Rhode Island
Rhode Island to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,510 miles, with an average travel time of 38 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from South Carolina
South Carolina to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,373 miles, with an average travel time of 36 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from South Dakota
South Dakota to the West Glacier Entrance is 909 miles, with an average travel time of 15 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Tennessee
Tennessee to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,048 miles, with an average travel time of 31 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Texas
Texas to the West Glacier Entrance is 1,673 miles, with an average travel time of 25 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Utah
Utah to the West Glacier Entrance is 805 miles, with an average travel time of 13 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Vermont
Vermont to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,415 miles, with an average travel time of 39 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Virginia
Virginia to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,301 miles, with an average travel time of 36 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Washington
Washington to the West Glacier Entrance is 480 miles, with an average travel time of 9 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Washington, District of Columbia
Washington to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,260 miles, with an average travel time of 35 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from West Virginia
West Virginia to the West Glacier Entrance is 2,143 miles, with an average travel time of 33 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Wisconsin
Wisconsin to the West Glacier Entrance is 1,421 miles, with an average travel time of 23 hours.
Driving to Glacier National Park from Wyoming
Wyoming to the West Glacier Entrance is 673 miles, with an average travel time of 12 hours.
