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Trip from Evergreen, MT to Forsyth, MT

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

Drive Time

9h 42m

Distance

551.9 mi

888 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$87

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
9h 34m ★
6 AM
9h 43m
8 AM
10h 0m
10 AM
9h 49m
12 PM
9h 47m
3 PM
9h 50m
5 PM
9h 59m
8 PM
9h 37m

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

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Evergreen, MT

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city in and county seat of Rosebud County, Montana, United States

Forsyth, MT

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Trip Overview

Evergreen, MT to Forsyth, MT is 551.9 miles and takes about 9 hours 42 minutes via I-90, I-15, and I-94, with a fuel budget near $87 and an overnight recommendation. This long-distance drive traverses the Mountain West region of Montana, offering a consistent travel experience across the state. Given the nearly 10-hour driving time, it's best planned as a two-day trip to allow for comfortable pacing and breaks. You'll be on major interstates for almost the entire journey, making it a straightforward, albeit lengthy, transit through Montana.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

276 miles from Evergreen, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 168 mi 2h 45m
I 15 110.8 mi 1h 51m
I 94 92.7 mi 1h 39m
MT 83 91.1 mi 1h 43m
State Highway 141 32.5 mi 35m
MT 200 23.8 mi 25m
MT 35 15.9 mi 18m
US 12 13.2 mi 14m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 168 mi, about 2h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen, MT and Forsyth, 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

111 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 15; I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 90; US 89; US 191

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 90; US 89; US 191
16

Continue on I 90; US 191

113 mi · 1 hr 53 min · I 90; US 191
17

Continue on I 90; US 87; US 212

3.1 mi · 3 min · I 90; US 87; US 212
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

93 mi · 1 hr 39 min · I 94
Toward I 94 East: Bismark
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
20

Turn left onto US 12

0.3 mi · 36 sec · US 12
21

Turn sharp right onto West Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
22

Turn left onto North 10th Avenue

151 ft · 8 sec · North 10th Avenue
23

Turn right

83 ft · 6 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 9-hour, 42-minute drive covering 551.9 miles, it's highly recommended to split the journey over two days. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours for your first leg. With an estimated fuel cost of $87, plan your refueling stops strategically, as the longest stretch without services could be around 168 miles on I-90. Be mindful of the potential for changing weather conditions in Montana, even during warmer months, and ensure your vehicle is in good condition before you set off.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 276 miles from Evergreen, MT, or about 4h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 168 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 121 miles or 2h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 276 miles or 4h 57m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 276 miles or 4h 57m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 8h 36m

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

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Evergreen, MT

Aim for roughly 276 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Forsyth, MT

Aim for roughly 276 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 121 miles from Evergreen, MT.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 168 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Deer Lodge, MT

182 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

city and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Bozeman, MT

364 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Bozeman, MT

Popular next leg

Bozeman, MT to Forsyth, MT

242.3 mi · 4h 14m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Helena, MT

276 mi · about 4.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near Helena, MT after about 276 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Deer Lodge, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 121 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Whitehall, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 276 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 I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 168 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 276 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Joseph Café with Iron Horse Saloon and Casino

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Forsyth, Montana

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 551.9

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14063468667

Visit website

Six Gun Pizza

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Forsyth, Montana

0.7 mi

Stray Bullet Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ovando, Montana

3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Cattle Brand Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Forsyth, Montana

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 551.9

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+14063519453

Visit website

Heidi's Coffee Cabin

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Laurel, Montana

1.9 mi

Chi Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kalispell, Montana

2.4 mi

The Joseph Café with Iron Horse Saloon and Casino

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 551.9

Forsyth, Montana

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14063468667

Visit website

Six Gun Pizza

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 551.9

Forsyth, Montana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14063461444

Visit website

Stray Bullet Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 118.3

Ovando, Montana

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+14067934030

Chinatown Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14067552401

Visit website

Three Forks Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 276

Three Forks, Montana

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+14062854843

Visit website

Montana Ale Works

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 315.4

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14065877700

Visit website

Western Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 315.4

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14065870436

Visit website

Pakeezah Authentic Indian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 315.4

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+14064041800

Visit website

Cattle Brand Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 551.9

Forsyth, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+14063519453

Visit website

Heidi's Coffee Cabin

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 433.6

Laurel, Montana

Hours: 5 am–5 pm

+14066289099

Visit website

Chi Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $40

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+14064077707

Visit website

Roly-Poly Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 315.4

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14069228080

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Kalispell, Montana

+18887584389

Visit website

TurnOnGreen Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15106572635

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

2.1 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Kalispell, Montana

+14067515050

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Thompson Memorial Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14067587718

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 457.6 — 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
457.6 mi into trip | ~7h 59m in | I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94 East: Bismark

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 94 East: Bismark

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$87.46 one way

$174.91 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 193 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $91.67 $183.34
premium $4.53 $98.45 $196.90
diesel $5.61 $121.85 $243.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$87

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$217–$327

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 193.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 165.6 2 $57.95 $26.49
Efficient EV 138 1 $48.29 $22.08
EV Truck/SUV 220.8 2 $77.27 $35.32

Gas CO2

193 kg

EV CO2

65 kg (66% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Evening in Evergreen on Saturday

Local time

7:27 PM

MDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Forsyth, MT

Evening in Forsyth on Saturday

Local time

7:27 PM

MDT

Current temp

76°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

15 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

9h 42m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly a long-distance interstate drive, with 99% of the mileage on major highways like I-90, I-15, and I-94. Expect long, uninterrupted stretches, including a significant 168-mile segment on I-90. The character of the drive is primarily focused on efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. You'll experience the wide-open landscapes of Montana from the comfort of the interstate, with minimal deviations from the main highway system.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 168 mi on I 90.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 15. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near MT 35.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 551.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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.

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

9h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 168 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 276 miles on day one.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Forsyth, MT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 9.7 hours each way, a round trip means 19.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Forsyth, MT before the return drive.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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