Spanning 121 miles through the heart of the Mountain West, this trip from Evergreen to East Missoula typically takes about 2 hours and 42 minutes. You can easily complete this journey in a single day, as it is designed for efficiency rather than a multi-day trek. With an estimated fuel budget of $19, the drive remains an affordable option for those looking to traverse Montana. You will primarily utilize US 93, MT 35, and East Evergreen Drive to reach your destination. It is a straightforward route that serves as a practical connection between these two Montana locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.5 miles from Evergreen, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 93
58.6 mi
1h 11m
MT 35
49.4 mi
1h 13m
East Evergreen Drive
1 mi
2m
Old Montana 200
0.4 mi
<1m
West Broadway Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Helena Flats Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Randles Street
0.1 mi
<1m
East Broadway Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 93
— 58.6 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen, MT and East Missoula, 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
48 mi·1 hr 11 min·MT 35
Use the straight lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 93
59 mi·1 hr 11 min·US 93
7
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·West Broadway Street
8
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·West Broadway Street
9
Take the exit
11 mi·11 min
Toward I 90 East: Missoula
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward East Missoula
11
Turn left onto East Broadway Street
221 ft·4 sec·East Broadway Street
12
Continue on Old Montana 200
0.4 mi·51 sec·Old Montana 200
13
Turn right onto Randles Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·Randles Street
14
Arrive at destination
Randles Street
Trip Plan
Given the total travel time of under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure. I recommend incorporating at least one stop to break up the 121-mile trek, especially since you have a single designated stop already accounted for in the itinerary. Keep an eye on your fuel levels before heading out, as the $19 estimated cost is based on standard consumption for this distance. Since this route relies heavily on major highways, monitor local traffic reports for US 93, as it accounts for nearly half of your journey. Taking advantage of the shorter duration allows you to arrive in East Missoula with plenty of time to spare for your afternoon plans.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.5 miles from Evergreen, MT, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.6 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 27 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.5 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Missoula, 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 121 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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 US 93 for about 58.6 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 120.4 — 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.
4
109.5 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward I 90 East: Missoula
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 90 East: Missoula
4
120.1 mi into trip|~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward East Missoula
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward East Missoula
4
120.4 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|East Broadway Street
Turn left onto East Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.17 one way
$38.35 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$20.10
$40.20
premium
$4.53
$21.58
$43.17
diesel
$5.61
$26.72
$53.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.3
0
$12.70
$5.81
Efficient EV
30.3
0
$10.59
$4.84
EV Truck/SUV
48.4
0
$16.94
$7.74
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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 12, 2026
Origin
Evergreen, MT
Night
in Evergreen on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SSE 2 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Destination
East Missoula, MT
Night
in East Missoula on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°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
5 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
2h 42m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 is a highway-focused drive, with approximately 89% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You should expect a consistent pace throughout the journey, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 58.6 miles on US 93. While the roads provide a reliable way to cover distance, you will experience a mix of highway efficiency and local road navigation as you transition between routes. The path maintains a steady rhythm that favors steady driving over technical or winding mountain pass challenges. You will find that the road character remains relatively predictable from start to finish.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.6 mi on US 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 93 and MT 35. 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 Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Evergreen, MT to East Missoula, MT is easy. At 2h 42m with 89% 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 109.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
3,365 ft2,804 ft
Total Climb
919 ft
Total Descent
577 ft
Highest Point
3,365 ft
~105.9 mi in
Elevation Range
561 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 121 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 58.6 miles on US 93. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 1 miles (Helena Flats Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (MT 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 109.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Missoula, MT before heading back.
