Evergreen to Great Falls is 221.9 miles and takes about 4 hours 16 minutes via US Route 2 and US 89, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two locations in Montana. The route is primarily highway driving, making it a straightforward and efficient way to travel between these two points. If you're looking for a direct path with minimal fuss, this route fits the bill.
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
111 miles from Evergreen, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Route 2
80.1 mi
1h 30m
US 89
76.4 mi
1h 26m
United States Route 89
16.8 mi
18m
1st Road Southeast
14.7 mi
15m
MT 206
9.7 mi
12m
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.5 mi
8m
US 2
5.4 mi
8m
MT 35
4.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US Route 2
— 80.1 mi, about 1h 30m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~391 veh/hr typical
· worst 507
Quietest
1 AM
~14 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
27.9×
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 Great Falls, 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
3.7 mi·6 min·US 2; US 89
11
Turn straight onto US 89
68 mi·1 hr 16 min·US 89
12
Enter roundabout onto US 89
526 ft·19 sec·1st Street Southwest
13
Continue on US 89
107 ft·1 sec·1st Street Southwest
14
Turn straight onto US 89
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Avenue South
15
Continue on US 89
17 mi·18 min·United States Route 89
16
Continue on US 89
15 mi·15 min·1st Road Southeast
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 89; MT 200
7.9 mi·9 min·US 89; MT 200
18
Take the exit onto US 89; MT 200
0.3 mi·32 sec·US 89; MT 200
Toward I 15 South: Great Falls
19
Merge onto I 15; US 89; MT 200
9.5 mi·8 min·First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit onto I 15 Business
0.2 mi·30 sec·I 15 Business
Toward I 15 Business
21
Turn left onto I 15 Business
1.5 mi·1 min·Central Avenue West
22
Continue on I 15 Business
0.2 mi·17 sec·First Avenue North Bridge
23
Continue on I 15 Business
0.5 mi·51 sec·1st Avenue North
24
Turn right onto I 15 Business
0.4 mi·36 sec·5th Street North
25
Turn right onto 4th Avenue South
429 ft·24 sec·4th Avenue South
26
Turn left onto 4th Street South
229 ft·10 sec·4th Street South
27
Arrive at destination
4th Street South
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of around 4 hours and 16 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart Evergreen in the morning to take advantage of daylight and arrive in Great Falls with plenty of time. The longest stretch without an exit is over 80 miles on US Route 2, so ensure you have adequate fuel before setting out. While there's only one recommended stop, you can always pull over at smaller towns along the way if needed. Given the short duration, you have flexibility to adjust your departure time or add a brief stop if something catches your eye.
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 111 miles from Evergreen, MT, or about 2h 11m 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 49 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111 miles or 2h 11m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Great Falls, 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 221.9 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 Route 2 for about 80.1 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 1 and 221.9 — 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
5
221.9 mi into trip|~4h 16m in|4th Street South
Turn left onto 4th Street South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.59 one way
$69.17 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$36.46
$72.91
premium
$4.47
$39.09
$78.17
diesel
$4.80
$41.90
$83.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Kalispell, MT - Tesla Supercharger
Kalispell, MT
Tesla
8 DCFC
Great Falls, MT - Tesla Supercharger
Great Falls, MT
Tesla
8 DCFC
Kalispell Ford - Front Lot - 2000 Rose Crossing
Kalispell, MT
EV Connect
7 DCFC
Great Falls Subaru
Great Falls, MT
EV Connect
2 DCFC
CLARK HYUNDAI SERVICECUSTOMER
Kalispell, MT
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
CLARK HYUNDAI SALES CUSTOMER
Kalispell, MT
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 2
EV Connect: 2
Tesla: 2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.6
0
$23.30
$10.65
Efficient EV
55.5
0
$19.42
$8.88
EV Truck/SUV
88.8
1
$31.07
$14.20
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Evergreen, MT
Evening
in Evergreen on Saturday
Local time
7:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
91°F
Patchy Smoke
SSW 8 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:25PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:23PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Destination
Great Falls, MT
Evening
in Great Falls on Saturday
Local time
7:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
98°F
Sunny
SW 6 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:25PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:23PM MDT by NWS Missoula 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
7 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
4h 16m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
$35
near mile 38.3
Park Closure: Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 87% of the 221.9 miles on high-speed roads. You'll encounter one stretch of 80.1 miles on US Route 2 without needing to exit. The transition to more rural roads happens gradually as you approach your destination, but the majority of your time will be spent on the main highway corridors. Expect consistent cruising speeds for most of the trip.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Route 2 and US 89. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Helena Flats Road.
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 16m 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: 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.
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).
Great Falls is a city in Central Montana. It is the third most populous city in Montana with approximately 60,000 people. It is the hub for commercial and financial dealings in the center of the state.
Top landmarks
•Masonic Temple — masonic temple in Great Falls, United States of America
•Cascade County Courthouse — county courthouse in Great Falls, United States of America
•Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Passenger Depot — railway station in Great Falls, the United States of America
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 — we found about 2 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.
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 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Great Falls, MT, but most travelers stay overnight.
