Evergreen to Manhattan is 291.1 miles and takes about 5h 12m via MT 83 and I-15/I-90, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Montana, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward, efficient option for getting from point A to point B. If you're looking for a quick, no-fuss drive with minimal detours, this one 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
145.5 miles from Evergreen, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MT 83
91.1 mi
1h 43m
I 15
66.4 mi
1h 5m
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
East Evergreen Drive
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
MT 83
— 91.1 mi, about 1h 43m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~603 veh/hr typical
· worst 883
Quietest
2 AM
~39 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Manhattan, 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
66 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 15; I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
Toward MT 346, MT 288: Manhattan, Amsterdam
16
Turn left onto Churchill Road
0.3 mi·27 sec·Churchill Road
17
Continue on Broadway Street South
0.3 mi·30 sec·Broadway Street South
18
Arrive at destination
Broadway Street South
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 12m drive time, leaving Evergreen in the morning should give you plenty of daylight to reach Manhattan without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop, you can plan your breaks strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on MT 83 covers 91.1 miles, and it's wise to top off before heading into that segment. The $52 fuel estimate is helpful for budgeting, but always check current prices. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility to depart later if needed.
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 145.5 miles from Evergreen, MT, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 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 64 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.5 miles or 2h 45m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, 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 291.1 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 MT 83 for about 91.1 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 290.2 — 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
290.2 mi into trip|~5h 10m in
Take the exit toward MT 346, MT 288: Manhattan, Amsterdam
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MT 346, MT 288: Manhattan, Amsterdam
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.43 one way
$104.86 round trip
$4.58/gal25.4 MPG avg102 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.78
$54.76
$109.52
premium
$5.11
$58.52
$117.04
diesel
$6.18
$70.82
$141.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.3
1
$30.57
$13.97
Efficient EV
72.8
0
$25.47
$11.64
EV Truck/SUV
116.4
1
$40.75
$18.63
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Evergreen, MT
Night
in Evergreen on Monday
Local time
10:11 PM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 18 at 11:53AM MDT until October 19 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Destination
Manhattan, MT
Night
in Manhattan on Monday
Local time
10:11 PM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 18 at 11:53AM MDT until October 19 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 12m 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?
This drive is 99% highway, so expect a lot of time on interstates and well-maintained state roads. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type or exit frequency is 91.1 miles on MT 83. You'll experience mostly rural cruising for the majority of the trip, with some merging onto busier interstate corridors as you approach your destination. Expect minimal stops needed for road surface changes.
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: 91.1 mi on MT 83.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MT 83 and I 15. 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 12m drive. You will face about 12 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.
Kalispell is the largest city in the Flathead Valley of northwest Montana, near Glacier National Park. The name means "flat land above the lake" in Salish, referring to Flathead Lake just to the south, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. The city of about 25,000 people is full of shopping and restaurants.
A number of smaller towns surround Kalispell. This guide also includes additional restaurants and picturesque views in Evergreen, Lakeside, and Somers.
Wall Street. Madison Avenue. 34th Street. Broadway. Times Square. Manhattan is so well known that even the names of its streets have become iconic and understood the world over. This long, thin island is only one of New York City's five boroughs, but it's Manhattan that has the concrete canyons and the inimitable skyline; Manhattan that has the world's brightest theater district; Manhattan that has Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, and the Met; and Manhattan that includes iconic neighborhoods like Harlem, the Upper East Side, Times Square, and Greenwich Village.
The rest of New York City has much to see and do, but it's Manhattan that represents the city—and sometimes the entire United States—to the world. You could spend a month on this tiny island and still not see all there is to see.
The longest stretch is about 91.1 miles on MT 83. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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.
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. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Manhattan, MT before the return drive.
