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Trip from Evergreen, MT to Browning, MT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

97.7 mi

157 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

plant that has leaves at all times of the year

Evergreen, MT

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town in Glacier County, Montana, United States

Browning, MT

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Trip Overview

Evergreen, MT to Browning, MT is 97.7 miles and takes about 1h 55m via US Route 2, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Montana, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. It’s a straightforward drive, primarily on a major highway, making it an easy day trip. You'll experience a highway-focused journey, perfect if you want to get from point A to point B efficiently without a lot of detours. Consider this route for its simplicity and speed.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

48.8 miles from Evergreen, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Route 2 80.1 mi 1h 30m
MT 206 9.7 mi 12m
MT 35 4.4 mi 5m
US 2 2.2 mi 3m
East Evergreen Drive 1 mi 2m
Helena Flats Road 0.1 mi <1m
North Piegan Street <0.1 mi <1m
La Salle Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US Route 2 — 80.1 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen, MT and Browning, MT.

1

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

3.3 mi · 4 min · MT 35
6

Turn left onto MT 206

9.7 mi · 12 min · MT 206
Use the left lane.
7

At end of road, turn right onto US 2

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2
8

Continue on US 2

80 mi · 1 hr 30 min · US Route 2
9

Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 89

24 ft · 0 sec · US 2; US 89
10

Continue on US 2; US 89

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 2; US 89
11

Turn left onto North Piegan Street

353 ft · 15 sec · North Piegan Street
12

Arrive at destination

North Piegan Street

Trip Plan

With a total duration of under two hours, this is a perfect same-day trip, giving you flexibility. You can leave Evergreen, MT, anytime and still comfortably reach Browning, MT, before dark. Given the relatively short distance and low fuel cost of around $15, you won't need to worry about extensive fuel stops. The longest stretch is over 80 miles on US Route 2, so plan for a single, brief stop if you like to stretch your legs about midway. Since there are no designated stops in the data, pack snacks and drinks to ensure comfort.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.8 miles from Evergreen, MT, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.1 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 21 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.8 miles or 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Browning, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Evergreen, MT

This is one driving day of about 97.7 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Evergreen, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Route 2 for about 80.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbia Falls, MT

49 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Columbia Falls, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbia Falls, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.8 miles from Evergreen, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US Route 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 97.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Helena Flats Road

Turn right onto Helena Flats Road

Navigation decision point

6
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | MT 35

Turn left onto MT 35

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
5.6 mi into trip | ~8m in | MT 206

Turn left onto MT 206

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
15.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 2

At end of road, turn right onto US 2

Navigation decision point

4
97.1 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | US 2; US 89

Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 89

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.48 one way

$30.96 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $16.23 $32.46
premium $4.53 $17.43 $34.86
diesel $5.61 $21.57 $43.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.3 0 $10.26 $4.69
Efficient EV 24.4 0 $8.55 $3.91
EV Truck/SUV 39.1 0 $13.68 $6.25

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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

Evergreen, MT

Night in Evergreen on Saturday

Local time

10:34 PM

MDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Browning, MT

Night in Browning on Saturday

Local time

10:34 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 55m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park

National Park

A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in huma...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour $35 near mile 37.1
Park Closure: Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is nearly all highway, with a 99% highway share, suggesting a consistent driving experience. You'll encounter an 80.1-mile stretch on US Route 2, which forms the bulk of your journey. Expect a profile that is largely highway-focused, meaning you'll likely be on well-maintained, higher-speed roads for most of the 1 hour and 55-minute drive. The roads primarily include US Route 2, MT 206, and MT 35, indicating a clear and direct path.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.1 mi on US Route 2.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Route 2 and MT 206. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Helena Flats Road.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Evergreen, MT to Browning, MT is easy. At 1h 55m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Helena Flats Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (MT 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (MT 206): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 97.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 80.1 miles on US Route 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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 miles (Helena Flats Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (MT 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (MT 206): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Glacier National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Browning, MT before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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