The full distance of Going-to-the-Sun Road across Glacier National Park is about 50 miles. Without stopping, the drive takes about two hours, says park administration.
Open Season – From Glacier National Park’s Website:
“The lower elevation sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road remain open all year and provide access to many locations and activities. The summer opening date of the alpine portion varies from year to year, based on snowfall and plowing progress. There is no set date for the road to open over Logan Pass. Typically, the road has been fully open by early July.”
“Portions of the road may close due to weather. It’s typically fully open until the third Monday of October, but that may change due to weather conditions at any point.”
Photos of Going-to-the-Sun Road
Travel tip:
U.S Highway 2 runs along the southern boundary of Glacier National Park. Driving this section of the highway, travelers cross Marias Pass (the Continental Divide) at 5,213 feet, a relatively low elevation. This stretch of road is open year-round, and a good route to take when crossing the northern Rocky Mountains in Montana.
For tourists traveling eastbound from Kalispell and the town of West Glacier on Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, U.S. Highway 2 may be a good route to take to get back to Kalispell and the Flathead Valley. If your drive in the park starts from the village of Saint Mary and goes westbound on Going-to-the-Sun Road, U.S. Highway 2 is a good route to take back toward the east side of the park.