Relocating · Whitefish
Moving to Whitefish, Montana.
Whitefish sits beside Whitefish Lake, below Whitefish Mountain Resort on Big Mountain, about 16 miles north of Kalispell.
Photo: Whitefish Lake from Big Mountain: USDA Forest Service Northern Region, public domain
Where it is
| From Whitefish to | Distance and drive |
|---|---|
| Kalispell Directions | about 15 miles, 24 min |
| Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) Directions | about 12 miles, 18 min |
| West Glacier (Glacier National Park) Directions | about 26 miles, 39 min |
Drive times are estimates from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), checked October 23, 2026, for normal traffic on dry roads. Winter weather, park traffic and construction can add time. Each row links to live directions.
Source: OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), checked October 23, 2026
Getting around and services
- Hospital: Logan Health – Whitefish, a 25-bed critical access hospital.
Source: Logan Health – Whitefish
- Groceries and errands: OpenStreetMap lists several supermarkets in town.
Source: OpenStreetMap, supermarkets
- Water and sewer inside city limits come from the City of Whitefish. Outside city service, ask about a well and septic system.
Sources: City of Whitefish · Flathead County Environmental Health, sewage and septic
- Electricity: Flathead Electric Cooperative. Natural gas: NorthWestern Energy where lines reach. Confirm both for the address.
Sources: Flathead Electric Cooperative · NorthWestern Energy
- Winter roads: check Montana 511 for conditions before a drive.
Housing at a glance
No numbers here on purpose. This site publishes market figures only from a fresh, dated MLS pull. For the latest dated figures, see the Market Report. To see what is for sale today, search current listings in Whitefish.
Schools
Whitefish School District. Confirm the district for a specific address with the district office.
Things to do nearby
- Whitefish Mountain Resort on Big Mountain: skiing in winter, and scenic lift rides and mountain biking in summer.
Source: Whitefish Mountain Resort
- Whitefish Lake State Park, with a beach, boating, swimming and fishing on Whitefish Lake.
- The Whitefish Trail: 47 miles of non-motorized, multi-use trail and 15 trailheads, built by the City of Whitefish and Whitefish Legacy Partners.
Next steps
Want to talk it through? Call or text (406) 709-5404
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