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Drive or Fly: Evergreen, MT to West Glendive, MT?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for FCA–GDV. At 571 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

10h 43m

Distance

571.9 mi

Total Cost

$300

CO2

231 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$120
Hotel (1 room, 1 night) $110
Meals (1 pax, 2 days) $70
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
Requires 2 days of driving
Driver fatigue on longer stretches
Wear and tear on vehicle
Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 14m

54m in the air

Air Distance

450 mi

Total Cost

$193

CO2

115 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Evergreen, MT → FCA 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 54m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
GDV → West Glendive, MT 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $138) $138
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Evergreen, MT FCA — Glacier Park International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive
West Glendive, MT GDV — Dawson Community Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FCA and GDV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 7h 29m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
Airport security and check-in overhead
No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
May need a rental car at destination
Luggage fees and restrictions
Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 10h 43m 3h 14m
Total cost (1 person) $300 $193
Carbon footprint 231 kg CO2 115 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
571.9 mi 10h 42m

via US 87; MT 200, US 89, US 2

Alternative (+52 min)
670.9 mi 11h 34m

via I 94, I 90; US 191, I 15; I 90

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Evergreen, MT to West Glendive, MT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.