Spanning 259 miles across Montana’s Mountain West, this trip from Evergreen to Havre is a straightforward journey typically taking about 5 hours and 2 minutes. Because the drive is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stop unless you prefer a slower pace. Expect to spend approximately $41 on fuel for the trek. You will primarily follow the Roosevelt Highway and US Route 2, which provide a consistent path between these two points. It is a practical route for travelers looking to traverse the state efficiently while maintaining a balance between highway speed and local road navigation.
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
129.5 miles from Evergreen, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Roosevelt Highway
101.9 mi
1h 54m
US Route 2
80.1 mi
1h 30m
US 2
60.3 mi
1h 12m
MT 206
9.7 mi
12m
MT 35
4.4 mi
5m
East Evergreen Drive
1 mi
2m
Main Street
0.8 mi
2m
1st Avenue
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Highway
— 101.9 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen, MT and Havre, 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 2; US 89
55 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 2; US 89
12
Continue on I 15 Bus; US 2
453 ft·17 sec·5th Avenue North
13
Turn left onto I 15 Bus; US 2
0.8 mi·2 min·Main Street
14
Continue on US 2
102 mi·1 hr 54 min·Roosevelt Highway
15
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·1st Avenue
16
Turn right onto 5th Street
421 ft·20 sec·5th Street
17
Turn right onto Montana Avenue
161 ft·7 sec·Montana Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Montana Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a 259-mile trek, planning for at least one dedicated stop will help you stay fresh behind the wheel. Aim to depart early in the day to navigate the 5-hour duration comfortably, leaving you plenty of flexibility for breaks along US 2. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially since you should budget around $41 for gas to complete the trip. Given that the longest stretch is over 100 miles, use that segment as a primary marker for when to schedule your rest stop. Staying mindful of these logistical details will ensure a smooth trip from Evergreen to your final destination.
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 129.5 miles from Evergreen, MT, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.9 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 57 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.5 miles or 2h 33m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Havre, 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 259 miles and 5h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 Roosevelt Highway for about 101.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 18.5
Columbia Falls, Montana
+14068972212
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
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.
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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
$41.04 one way
$82.08 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$43.02
$86.04
premium
$4.53
$46.20
$92.40
diesel
$5.61
$57.18
$114.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.7
0
$27.20
$12.43
Efficient EV
64.8
0
$22.66
$10.36
EV Truck/SUV
103.6
1
$36.26
$16.58
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 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 Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Evergreen, MT
Night
in Evergreen on Saturday
Local time
10:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SSE 2 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Havre, MT
Night
in Havre on Saturday
Local time
10:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Cloudy
WSW 10 mph11% chanceLive 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
2 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 2m 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...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
$35
near mile 35.7
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?
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions across the Montana landscape. About 60% of your time will be spent on highways, meaning you will encounter both open, fast-paced sections and slower, more technical stretches. The longest uninterrupted portion of your journey covers 101.9 miles on the Roosevelt Highway, requiring sustained focus. Because this is a mixed-profile drive, the road personality shifts from broader thoroughfares to tighter segments as you progress. Be prepared for the changing demands of the road as you make your way toward Havre.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.9 mi on Roosevelt Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 5h 2m drive. You will face about 10 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 2m. Total distance: 259 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 101.9 miles on Roosevelt Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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. 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 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Havre, MT before the return drive.
