Connecting Evergreen to Missoula is a straightforward 118.7-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 39 minutes. Since this is a highway-focused drive, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $19 for fuel to cover the distance. The route keeps you within the Mountain West region, transitioning between two Montana hubs. It is a practical, efficient path for travelers looking to move between these two points with minimal fuss. Whether you are commuting or road-tripping, the simplicity of this connection makes it an easy addition to your travel itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.3 miles from Evergreen, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 93
58.6 mi
1h 11m
MT 35
49.4 mi
1h 13m
East Evergreen Drive
1 mi
2m
West Broadway Street
0.5 mi
1m
North Orange Street
0.5 mi
1m
Helena Flats Road
0.1 mi
<1m
La Salle Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
North Higgins Avenue
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 93
— 58.6 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen, MT and Missoula, 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
48 mi·1 hr 11 min·MT 35
Use the straight lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 93
59 mi·1 hr 11 min·US 93
7
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·West Broadway Street
8
Continue on West Broadway Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·West Broadway Street
9
Take the exit
8.2 mi·9 min
Toward I 90 East: Missoula
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward Orange Street
11
Enter roundabout onto US 93 Bus
94 ft·1 sec·North Orange Street
12
Continue on US 93 Bus
0.5 mi·1 min·North Orange Street
13
Turn left onto I 90 Bus
0.2 mi·29 sec·West Broadway Street
14
Turn left onto North Higgins Avenue
19 ft·0 sec·North Higgins Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
North Higgins Avenue
Trip Plan
Because this drive is relatively short at under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Plan for at least one stop to break up the 118.7-mile trek, which helps keep you alert during the longer stretches on US 93. Since the fuel cost is estimated at $19, topping off your tank before you leave Evergreen ensures you won't have to worry about finding a station in the middle of your longest stretch. Keep an eye on your navigation to manage the transition from MT 35 onto the main highway segments. Embracing the single-day nature of this route allows you to arrive in Missoula with plenty of daylight left to settle in.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.3 miles from Evergreen, MT, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.6 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 26 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.3 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Missoula, 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 118.7 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 93 for about 58.6 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 118.7 — 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.
4
109.5 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward I 90 East: Missoula
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 90 East: Missoula
5
117.9 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|US 93 Bus / North Orange Street
Enter roundabout onto US 93 Bus / North Orange Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
118.7 mi into trip|~2h 39m in|North Higgins Avenue
Turn left onto North Higgins Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.81 one way
$37.62 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$19.72
$39.43
premium
$4.53
$21.17
$42.35
diesel
$5.61
$26.21
$52.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.6
0
$12.46
$5.70
Efficient EV
29.7
0
$10.39
$4.75
EV Truck/SUV
47.5
0
$16.62
$7.60
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
10:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SSE 2 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Missoula, MT
Night
in Missoula on Saturday
Local time
10:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°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
26 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
2h 39m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 trip dominated by highway travel, as 91% of your journey is spent on major roads like US 93 and MT 35. You will spend the bulk of your time behind the wheel on US 93, which features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 58.6 miles. This is a highway-focused drive that trades technical, slow-moving local roads for consistent, steady progress. While the route starts with East Evergreen Drive, the character of the road quickly shifts to faster transit speeds. You will find that the rhythm of the drive remains fairly predictable, making it a reliable experience for those who prefer highway cruising over winding backroads.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.6 mi on US 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 93 and MT 35. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Helena Flats Road.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Evergreen, MT to Missoula, MT is easy. At 2h 39m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 109.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 118.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 58.6 miles on US 93. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 109.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Missoula, MT before heading back.
