Anaconda, MT to Evergreen, MT is 213.2 miles and takes about 4 hours via MT 83 and I-90, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region of Montana, offering a highway-focused experience. It's a straightforward trip that's well-suited for a single day of travel. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two Montana locations without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.6 miles from Anaconda, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MT 83
91.1 mi
1h 43m
MT 141
32.5 mi
35m
I 90
25 mi
23m
MT 200
23.8 mi
25m
MT 35
15.9 mi
18m
US 12
12.9 mi
14m
MT 48
6.8 mi
10m
Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
1.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
MT 83
— 91.1 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaconda, MT and Evergreen, MT.
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Start on MT 1
107 ft·7 sec·East Commercial Avenue
2
Turn left onto Ash Street
383 ft·22 sec·Ash Street
3
Turn left onto MT 1
0.7 mi·1 min·East Park Avenue
4
Continue on MT 1
1.6 mi·1 min·Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
5
Turn left onto MT 48
6.8 mi·10 min·MT 48
6
Turn right onto MT 48
0.1 mi·13 sec·Gas City Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
8
Merge onto I 90
25 mi·23 min·I 90
9
Take the exit
1.2 mi·2 min
Toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 12
13 mi·14 min·US 12
11
Turn sharp left onto MT 141
32 mi·35 min·MT 141
12
At end of road, turn left onto MT 200
24 mi·25 min·MT 200
13
Turn right onto MT 83
91 mi·1 hr 43 min·MT 83
14
At end of road, turn right onto MT 35
11 mi·13 min·MT 35
15
Continue on MT 35
4.5 mi·5 min·MT 35
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Helena Flats Road
0.1 mi·19 sec·Helena Flats Road
17
Turn left onto East Evergreen Drive
1.0 mi·2 min·East Evergreen Drive
18
Turn left onto US 2
26 ft·0 sec·La Salle Road
19
Arrive at destination
US 2
Trip Plan
With a drive time of only 4 hours, this trip offers flexibility, so consider leaving mid-morning to allow for a relaxed start. The fuel cost is estimated at $34, so ensure your tank is full before departing Anaconda, MT, as there's only one designated stop mentioned in the planning data. The longest stretch without a break is over 91 miles on MT 83, so plan accordingly for comfort. Keep an eye on road conditions, especially if traveling outside of peak summer months, as Montana weather can change rapidly.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.6 miles from Anaconda, MT, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 47 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.6 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evergreen, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anaconda, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anaconda, MT
This is one driving day of about 213.2 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Anaconda, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MT 83 for about 91.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Ash Street
Turn left onto Ash Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|MT 1 / East Park Avenue
Turn left onto MT 1 / East Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
34.7 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
5
35.9 mi into trip|~40m in|US 12
At end of road, turn right onto US 12
Navigation decision point
5
48.8 mi into trip|~54m in|MT 141
Turn sharp left onto MT 141
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.78 one way
$67.57 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$35.41
$70.83
premium
$4.53
$38.03
$76.06
diesel
$5.61
$47.07
$94.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64
0
$22.39
$10.23
Efficient EV
53.3
0
$18.65
$8.53
EV Truck/SUV
85.3
1
$29.85
$13.64
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Anaconda, MT
Night
in Anaconda on Saturday
Local time
10:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evergreen, MT
Night
in Evergreen on Saturday
Local time
10:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 98% of the journey utilizing major roads like MT 83 and I-90. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 91.1 miles on MT 83, indicating significant portions where you can maintain a consistent speed. The character of the drive is largely that of efficient travel on well-maintained highways, making for a smooth experience behind the wheel. Expect a consistent pace for most of the 4-hour duration.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.1 mi on MT 83.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MT 83 and MT 141. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ash Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ash Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MT 1 / East Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Anaconda, MT to Evergreen, MT, road signs begin pointing toward Garrison along the way.
Garrison
34.7 mi in|~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 213.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 91.1 miles on MT 83. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through MT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ash Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MT 1 / East Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Evergreen, MT, but most travelers stay overnight.
