Spanning 301.2 miles across the Mountain West, this trip from Evergreen to Belgrade is a straightforward journey that typically takes 5 hours and 23 minutes. You will primarily utilize MT 83, I-15, and I-90 to navigate between these two Montana hubs. Budgeting roughly $48 for fuel is a smart move before you hit the road. Because this route is designed for efficiency, it functions perfectly as a single-day drive, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. It is an ideal path for travelers prioritizing direct transit through the state's interior landscape.
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
150.6 miles from Evergreen, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MT 83
91.1 mi
1h 43m
I 15
75.3 mi
1h 14m
I 90
45 mi
42m
State Highway 141
32.5 mi
35m
MT 200
23.8 mi
25m
MT 35
15.9 mi
18m
US 12
12.9 mi
14m
East Evergreen Drive
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MT 83
— 91.1 mi, about 1h 43m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~600 veh/hr typical
· worst 846
Quietest
2 AM
~38 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen, MT and Belgrade, MT.
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Start on US 2
26 ft·3 sec·La Salle Road
2
Turn right onto East Evergreen Drive
1.0 mi·2 min·East Evergreen Drive
3
Turn right onto Helena Flats Road
0.1 mi·21 sec·Helena Flats Road
4
Turn left onto MT 35
1.1 mi·1 min·MT 35
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on MT 35
15 mi·17 min·MT 35
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto MT 83
91 mi·1 hr 43 min·MT 83
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto MT 200
24 mi·25 min·MT 200
8
Turn right onto MT 141
32 mi·35 min·State Highway 141
9
Turn sharp right onto US 12
13 mi·14 min·US 12
10
Turn left
0.5 mi·42 sec
11
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·13 sec·this road
12
Take the ramp
0.9 mi·1 min
13
Merge onto I 90
45 mi·42 min·I 90
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90
75 mi·1 hr 14 min·I 15; I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, West Yellowstone
16
Turn left onto Amsterdam Road
0.8 mi·57 sec·Amsterdam Road
17
Turn left onto MT 85
0.5 mi·50 sec·Jackrabbit Lane
18
Turn right onto West Madison Avenue
0.2 mi·22 sec·West Madison Avenue
19
Turn slight left onto South Broadway
0.3 mi·54 sec·South Broadway
20
Turn right onto MT 205
83 ft·2 sec·East Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
MT 205
Trip Plan
Since you are looking at a full day on the road, aim for an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours. While the route is manageable in one go, planning for your single recommended stop will help you maintain focus during the 5-hour transit. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the initial stretch on MT 83, as this is where you encounter your longest uninterrupted segment. Flexibility is a major advantage here, so use your one planned break to stretch your legs before transitioning onto the faster interstate portions of the trip. Checking your tire pressure before leaving Evergreen will ensure your vehicle is ready for the high-speed demands of the I-90 corridor.
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 150.6 miles from Evergreen, MT, or about 2h 51m 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 66 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.6 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belgrade, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Evergreen, 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 Evergreen, MT
This is one driving day of about 301.2 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Evergreen, 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 299.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|MT 35
Turn left onto MT 35
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
17 mi into trip|~21m in|MT 83
Turn left onto MT 83
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
164.4 mi into trip|~3h 6m in|US 12
Turn sharp right onto US 12
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
223.8 mi into trip|~4h 5m in|I 15; I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
299.1 mi into trip|~5h 19m in
Take the exit toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, West Yellowstone
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, West Yellowston...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.95 one way
$93.89 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg105 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$49.48
$98.97
premium
$4.47
$53.05
$106.11
diesel
$4.80
$56.87
$113.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.4
1
$31.63
$14.46
Efficient EV
75.3
0
$26.36
$12.05
EV Truck/SUV
120.5
1
$42.17
$19.28
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Evergreen, MT
Evening
in Evergreen on Saturday
Local time
7:56 PM
MDT
Current temp
92°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 2 to 6 mph34% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 2:51PM MDT until July 17 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:16PM MDT until July 17 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Destination
Belgrade, MT
Evening
in Belgrade on Saturday
Local time
7:56 PM
MDT
Current temp
93°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 2 to 8 mph33% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 2:51PM MDT until July 17 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:16PM MDT until July 17 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 23m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 98% of your time will be spent on major routes rather than local backroads. You will settle into a rhythmic pace early on, tackling a longest stretch of 91.1 miles along MT 83. The road’s personality shifts from the specialized highway corridors to the broader, high-speed interstate system of I-15 and I-90. While the drive is consistent and reliable, you should prepare for a steady cruise that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers. It is a no-nonsense trek that keeps you moving efficiently toward your goal in Belgrade.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MT 83 and I 15. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near MT 35.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 23m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (MT 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles (MT 83): Lane positioning matters here; at 164.4 miles (US 12): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Kalispell is a town in Montana, near Glacier National Park. The name of the town means "flat land above the lake" in Salish, a Native American language. The population is about 23,000 (2016).
Belgrade is a town in Montana with a population of 10,500 in 2020. Only 10 miles west of Bozeman, many travellers may not consider Belgrade as its own destination. Yet it has the same mountain scenery and closeness to premium skiing and Yellowstone National Park.
Top landmarks
•Belgrade City Hall and Jail — city hall and prison in Belgrade, Montana
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 7 rest areas or service plazas 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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: at 1.2 miles (MT 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles (MT 83): Lane positioning matters here; at 164.4 miles (US 12): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Belgrade, MT before the return drive.
