Trip from Evergreen, MT to South Browning, MT

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

98.1 mi

158 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 49m ★

6 AM

1h 58m

8 AM

2h 15m

10 AM

2h 4m

12 PM

2h 2m

3 PM

2h 5m

5 PM

2h 14m

8 PM

1h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Evergreen, MT

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South Browning, MT

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Trip Overview

Spanning 98.1 miles across the Mountain West, this trip from Evergreen to South Browning typically takes about 1 hour and 57 minutes to complete. You will navigate via East Evergreen Drive, Helena Flats Road, and US 2, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $16, the journey is straightforward and accessible for those looking to traverse this corner of Montana. Because the route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience without needing to plan for long-haul fatigue. It is a practical, direct connection between these two locations, perfect for travelers who prefer local roads over major interstates.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

49 miles from Evergreen, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US Route 2	80 mi	1h 30m
MT 206	9.7 mi	12m
MT 35	4.4 mi	5m
US 2	1.7 mi	2m
East Evergreen Drive	1 mi	2m
Southwest Boundary Street	0.5 mi	2m
Mountain Chief Road	0.2 mi	<1m
1st Avenue Southwest	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US Route 2 — 80 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen, MT and South Browning, MT.

Start on US 2

26 ft · 3 sec · La Salle Road

Turn right onto East Evergreen Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Evergreen Drive

Turn right onto Helena Flats Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Helena Flats Road

Turn left onto MT 35

1.1 mi · 1 min · MT 35

Use the right lane.

Continue on MT 35

3.3 mi · 4 min · MT 35

Turn left onto MT 206

9.7 mi · 12 min · MT 206

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn right onto US 2

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2

Continue on US 2

80 mi · 1 hr 30 min · US Route 2

Turn right onto 1st Avenue Southwest

0.2 mi · 47 sec · 1st Avenue Southwest

Turn right onto Southwest Boundary Street

0.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest Boundary Street

Turn left onto 8th Avenue Southwest

452 ft · 21 sec · 8th Avenue Southwest

Turn right onto Owl Eyes Road

385 ft · 16 sec · Owl Eyes Road

Continue on Mountain Chief Road

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Mountain Chief Road

Arrive at destination

Mountain Chief Road

Trip Plan

Since you are looking at a sub-two-hour drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours to ensure the smoothest transit. Although there are no formal stops scheduled, the lack of highway stretches means you should plan for potential slowdowns when navigating local turns. Keep that $16 fuel estimate in mind, and ensure your tank is topped off before heading out, as local roads can sometimes have fewer service options than major highways. A smart tip for this specific route is to stay alert on the turn-heavy sections of Helena Flats Road and US 2, where road conditions may change more frequently than on standard main roads. Enjoy the flexibility this short duration provides by keeping your schedule open for the day.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 49 miles from Evergreen, MT, or about 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 22 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49 miles or 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Browning, MT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Evergreen, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Evergreen, MT

This is one driving day of about 98.1 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Evergreen, MT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US Route 2 for about 80 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbia Falls, MT

49 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Columbia Falls, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbia Falls, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49 miles from Evergreen, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US Route 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Huckleberry Patch

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hungry Horse, Montana

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch · 25min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14063875000

Visit website

Glacier Haven Resort Bar & Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Essex, Montana

1.2 mi

Montana Coffee Traders

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia Falls, Montana

2 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Quaran-Bean Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Browning, Montana

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

Glacier Grind | Coffee House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Browning, Montana

0.9 mi

Cowgirl Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia Falls, Montana

1.9 mi

Huckleberry Patch

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hungry Horse, Montana

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14063875000

Visit website

Glacier Haven Resort Bar & Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Essex, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14068885720

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Browning, Montana

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

Glacier Grind | Coffee House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Browning, Montana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Alpine Start Espresso

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

East Glacier Park, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14062607301

Cowgirl Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Columbia Falls, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14068972131

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Coram, Montana

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

Visit website

Rivian Waypoints

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Browning, Montana

+18665761495

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Columbia Falls, Montana

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Columbia Falls, Montana

+14068972212

Montana Radio Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Kalispell, Montana

+14067557575

Visit website

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 1 and 97 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Helena Flats Road

Turn right onto Helena Flats Road

Navigation decision point

1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | MT 35

Turn left onto MT 35

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

5.6 mi into trip | ~8m in | MT 206

Turn left onto MT 206

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

15.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 2

At end of road, turn right onto US 2

Navigation decision point

97 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | 1st Avenue Southwest

Turn right onto 1st Avenue Southwest

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.55 one way

$31.09 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$16.29	$32.59
premium	$4.53	$17.50	$35.00
diesel	$5.61	$21.66	$43.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.4	$10.30	$4.71
Efficient EV	24.5	$8.58	$3.92
EV Truck/SUV	39.2	$13.73	$6.28

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Evergreen, MT

Late night in Evergreen on Tuesday

Local time

2:54 AM

MDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Browning, MT

Late night in South Browning on Tuesday

Local time

2:54 AM

MDT

Current temp

50°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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 57m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate experience, as this route maintains a 0% highway share throughout the entire 98.1-mile distance. You will primarily navigate local roads and secondary connectors, which demand more active attention than a typical high-speed cruise. The character of the road shifts as you transition from the local streets of Evergreen onto the path toward South Browning. Since the route lacks long, uninterrupted highway stretches, you should prepare for a drive that feels more hands-on and varied. This is a journey defined by its technical, winding nature rather than the sustained velocity of a major thoroughfare.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 80 mi on US Route 2.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Route 2 and MT 206. 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 Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Evergreen, MT to South Browning, MT is easy. At 1h 57m with 98% 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 5.6 miles (MT 206): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 98.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 80 miles on US Route 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Browning, MT before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Evergreen, MT to South Browning, MT

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Huckleberry Patch

Quaran-Bean Coffee

Huckleberry Patch

Glacier Haven Resort Bar & Grill

Canyon cafe

Montana Coffee Traders

Nite Owl & Back Room Restaurants

Columbia Cafe

Chinatown Restaurant

Quaran-Bean Coffee

Glacier Grind | Coffee House

Alpine Start Espresso

Cowgirl Coffee

Brownies Grocery

Uptown Hearth

Triple Divide Coffee Co.

Canyon Critter Coffee

Rivian Waypoints

ChargePoint Charging Station

TurnOnGreen Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Destination Charger

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Glacier Park Trading Co

Thompson Memorial Park

Chi Cafe

Montana Radio Cafe

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Evergreen, MT

South Browning, MT

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 57m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Will I have cell service along this route?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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