Spanning 335.1 miles across Montana, this trek from Evergreen to Livingston is a significant journey that takes roughly 5 hours and 59 minutes behind the wheel. Because the route is almost entirely highway-focused, you can comfortably complete the trip in a single day, though you should budget approximately $53 for fuel. You will navigate a mix of I-15, MT-83, and I-90 as you travel through the Mountain West. While a one-day push is feasible, consider your tolerance for six hours of driving before committing to the schedule. This is a straightforward, practical transit between two distinct points in the state that keeps you moving efficiently toward your destination.
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
167.6 miles from Evergreen, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 15
108.3 mi
1h 48m
MT 83
91.1 mi
1h 43m
I 90
45 mi
42m
State Highway 141
32.5 mi
35m
MT 200
23.8 mi
25m
MT 35
15.9 mi
18m
US 12
12.9 mi
14m
I 90 Business
2.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 15
— 108.3 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen, MT and Livingston, 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
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
108 mi·1 hr 48 min·I 15; I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto I 90 Business
0.2 mi·32 sec·I 90 Business
Toward I 90 Business: Livingston
16
Turn left onto I 90 Business
2.4 mi·3 min·I 90 Business
17
Turn left onto I 90 Business
0.4 mi·1 min·West Park Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
I 90 Business
Trip Plan
To keep your energy levels steady throughout the nearly six-hour drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch and reset. Since the route is heavily weighted toward highway travel, departing early in the morning helps you avoid potential traffic fluctuations on the more congested interstate sections. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 108.3-mile stretch on I-15, as this is your longest period away from services. While this trip is manageable in one day, the flexibility of the route allows you to adjust your pace based on weather conditions or road fatigue. Prioritizing consistent progress will ensure you reach Livingston without feeling unnecessarily rushed.
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 167.6 miles from Evergreen, MT, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.3 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 74 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.6 miles or 3h 9m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Livingston, 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 335.1 miles and 5h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 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 I 15 for about 108.3 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 334.7 — 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
334.7 mi into trip|~5h 58m in|I 90 Business / West Park Street
Turn left onto I 90 Business / West Park Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.10 one way
$106.20 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg117 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$55.66
$111.32
premium
$4.53
$59.78
$119.55
diesel
$5.61
$73.99
$147.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
100.5
1
$35.19
$16.08
Efficient EV
83.8
0
$29.32
$13.40
EV Truck/SUV
134
1
$46.91
$21.45
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
10:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SSE 2 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Livingston, MT
Night
in Livingston on Saturday
Local time
10:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
71°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
32 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 59m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a high-speed experience, as 99% of this route consists of highway driving. You will encounter a variety of road types, transitioning from the regional flow of MT-83 to the high-capacity lanes of I-15 and I-90. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 108.3 miles on I-15, which will require you to stay alert during long periods of sustained speed. As you transition between these major arteries, the character of the drive shifts from local connectivity to the steady pace of the interstate system. Overall, the road offers a consistent and predictable experience for those who prefer highway travel over winding backroads.
99% 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: 108.3 mi on I 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 15 and MT 83. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near MT 35.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 59m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
4,159 ft2,924 ft
Total Climb
1,236 ft
Total Descent
0 ft
Highest Point
4,159 ft
~125.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,236 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 59m. Total distance: 335.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 108.3 miles on I 15. 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 1.2 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 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Livingston, MT before the return drive.
