Spanning 118.8 miles across the Mountain West, this trip from Evergreen to Orchard Homes is a straightforward journey typically taking 2 hours and 42 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $19 for fuel, making this an economical option for your travel plans. Navigating through the Montana landscape, you will primarily utilize US 93, MT 35, and North Reserve Street to reach your destination. It is a practical, efficient route that serves as a reliable connection between these two areas.
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
59.4 miles from Evergreen, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m 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
North Reserve Street
3.5 mi
6m
East Evergreen Drive
1 mi
2m
South 7th Street West
0.4 mi
1m
West Broadway Street
0.3 mi
<1m
I 90 Business
0.2 mi
<1m
Helena Flats Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 93
— 58.6 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen, MT and Orchard Homes, 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
5.1 mi·5 min
Toward I 90 East: Missoula
10
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 93
0.2 mi·26 sec·I 90 Business; US 93
Toward US 93 South: Hamilton
11
Turn right onto I 90 Bus; US 93
3.5 mi·6 min·North Reserve Street
12
Turn right onto South 7th Street West
0.4 mi·1 min·South 7th Street West
13
Arrive at destination
South 7th Street West
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 2-hour and 42-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and break up the 118.8-mile distance, especially during the long 58.6-mile segment on US 93. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before heading out to ensure your $19 budget covers your needs comfortably. Because this route relies heavily on highway travel, try to avoid peak traffic hours when approaching North Reserve Street to ensure a smoother arrival. Taking advantage of the single-day timeframe allows you to reach Orchard Homes with plenty of time to spare for your evening plans.
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 59.4 miles from Evergreen, MT, or about 1h 27m 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 59.4 miles or 1h 27m 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 Orchard Homes, 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 118.8 miles and 2h 42m.
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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 114.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Evergreen Drive
Turn right onto East Evergreen Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip|~2m in|Helena Flats Road
Turn right onto Helena Flats Road
Navigation decision point
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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.
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
4
114.6 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|I 90 Business; US 93
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 93 toward US 93 South: Hamilton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 93 South: Hamilton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.83 one way
$37.65 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$19.73
$39.47
premium
$4.53
$21.19
$42.38
diesel
$5.61
$26.23
$52.46
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: 41.6 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
$12.47
$5.70
Efficient EV
29.7
0
$10.40
$4.75
EV Truck/SUV
47.5
0
$16.63
$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
Late night
in Evergreen on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Rain Showers
NNE 2 mph42% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Orchard Homes, MT
Late night
in Orchard Homes on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
ESE 2 mph72% 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
2h 42m 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 highway-focused experience, as 91% of this 118.8-mile journey takes place on major roads. The character of the drive shifts as you transition between US 93 and MT 35, eventually leading into the urban transition of North Reserve Street. You will face your longest uninterrupted stretch of 58.6 miles while cruising along US 93, providing a consistent pace for the bulk of your travel. While the route is largely defined by its highway stretches, the blend of different road types keeps the drive from feeling overly repetitive. Be prepared for a steady, focused drive that prioritizes efficiency over technical, winding backroads.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 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 early in the drive near East Evergreen Drive.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Evergreen, MT to Orchard Homes, MT is easy. At 2h 42m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Evergreen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Helena Flats Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (MT 35): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,809 ft2,924 ft
Total Climb
1,325 ft
Total Descent
1,096 ft
Highest Point
3,809 ft
~103.9 mi in
Elevation Range
886 ft
Notable High Points
3,809 ft at ~103.9 miles+520 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 118.8 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: near the start (East Evergreen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Helena Flats Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (MT 35): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orchard Homes, MT before heading back.
