Evergreen, MT to West Glendive, MT is 571.9 miles and takes about 10h 42m via US Highway 87 and US Route 2, with a fuel budget near $101 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though it's best as an overnight trip. This long-haul drive stays within the Mountain West region, transitioning across Montana. It's a substantial distance, so plan accordingly for a full day or split it over two. You'll be covering a lot of ground, so consider what kind of pace you prefer for such a trip.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
286 miles from Evergreen, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 87
196.5 mi
3h 34m
US Route 2
80.1 mi
1h 30m
US 87
79 mi
1h 25m
US 89
76.4 mi
1h 26m
MT 200 S
43.4 mi
46m
10th Avenue South
22.6 mi
25m
United States Route 89
16.8 mi
18m
1st Road Southeast
14.7 mi
15m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 87
— 196.5 mi, about 3h 34m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~391 veh/hr typical
· worst 507
Quietest
1 AM
~14 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
27.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 West Glendive, 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
3.3 mi·4 min·MT 35
6
Turn left onto MT 206
9.7 mi·12 min·MT 206
Use the left lane.
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
1.7 mi·2 min·US 2
8
Continue on US 2
80 mi·1 hr 30 min·US Route 2
9
Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 89
24 ft·0 sec·US 2; US 89
10
Continue on US 2; US 89
3.7 mi·6 min·US 2; US 89
11
Turn straight onto US 89
68 mi·1 hr 16 min·US 89
12
Enter roundabout onto US 89
526 ft·19 sec·1st Street Southwest
13
Continue on US 89
107 ft·1 sec·1st Street Southwest
14
Turn straight onto US 89
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Avenue South
15
Continue on US 89
17 mi·18 min·United States Route 89
16
Continue on US 89
15 mi·15 min·1st Road Southeast
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 89; MT 200
7.9 mi·9 min·US 89; MT 200
18
Take the exit onto US 89; MT 200
0.3 mi·32 sec·US 89; MT 200
Toward I 15 South: Great Falls
19
Merge onto I 15; US 89; MT 200
9.5 mi·8 min·First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit onto I 15 Business
0.2 mi·30 sec·I 15 Business
Toward I 15 Business
21
Turn left onto I 15 Business
1.5 mi·1 min·Central Avenue West
22
Continue on I 15 Business
0.2 mi·17 sec·First Avenue North Bridge
23
Continue on I 15 Business
1.2 mi·2 min·1st Avenue North
24
Turn right onto US 87
0.8 mi·1 min·14th Street North
25
Turn left onto US 87; US 89; MT 3; MT 200
23 mi·25 min·10th Avenue South
26
Enter roundabout
224 ft·2 sec
27
Continue
0.3 mi·20 sec
28
Turn straight onto US 87; MT 3; MT 200
64 mi·1 hr 9 min·US 87; MT 3; MT 200
29
Continue on US 87; US 191; MT 200
15 mi·15 min·US 87; US 191; MT 200
30
Turn straight onto US 191
2.6 mi·3 min·Truck Bypass
31
Continue on 1st Avenue North
0.3 mi·37 sec·1st Avenue North
32
Turn left onto US 87; MT 200
0.4 mi·1 min·East Main Street
33
Continue on US 87; MT 200
1.1 mi·2 min·Northeast Main Street
34
Continue on US 87; MT 200
196 mi·3 hr 34 min·US Highway 87
35
Continue on MT 200 S
43 mi·46 min·MT 200 S
36
Continue on MT 200S
520 ft·14 sec·MT 200S
37
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
38
Merge onto I 94
1.3 mi·1 min·I 94
39
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward MT 16: Glendive, Sidney
40
Turn left onto MT 16
0.1 mi·18 sec·MT 16
41
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
42
Merge onto I 94
0.5 mi·27 sec·I 94
43
Arrive at destination
I 94
Trip Plan
Given the 10 hour 42 minute estimated drive time, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended for a more relaxed experience. Aim to depart early in the morning if you plan to cover a significant portion in one day. With 3 planned stops, you'll have opportunities to rest and refuel along the way. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 196.5 miles on US Highway 87, as services might be spread out. Budgeting around $101 for fuel should cover your trip.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 286 miles from Evergreen, MT, or about 5h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 196.5 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 126 miles or 2h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 286 miles or 5h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 286 miles or 5h 27m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Glendive, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Evergreen, MT
Aim for roughly 286 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into West Glendive, MT
Aim for roughly 286 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 126 miles from Evergreen, MT.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 87 for about 196.5 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 571.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|MT 35
Turn left onto MT 35
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.6 mi into trip|~8m in|MT 206
Turn left onto MT 206
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.3 mi into trip|~20m in|US 2
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
Navigation decision point
5
570.8 mi into trip|~10h 40m in
Take the exit toward MT 16: Glendive, Sidney
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MT 16: Glendive, Sidney
6
571.1 mi into trip|~10h 41m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$100.53 one way
$201.07 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg200 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$105.13
$210.25
premium
$4.99
$112.35
$224.71
diesel
$5.35
$120.46
$240.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$101
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$231–$341
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 200.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $60 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
171.6
2
$60.05
$27.45
Efficient EV
143
1
$50.04
$22.88
EV Truck/SUV
228.8
2
$80.07
$36.60
Gas CO2
200 kg
EV CO2
67 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 May 23, 2026
Origin
Evergreen, MT
Afternoon
in Evergreen on Wednesday
Local time
12:58 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
West Glendive, MT
Afternoon
in West Glendive on Wednesday
Local time
12:58 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Clear
N 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
74°F
Denton, MT
377 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
3 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
10h 42m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Glacier National Park
National Park
A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in huma...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
$35
near mile 39.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on highways, with 90% of the route utilizing major roads like US Highway 87 and US Route 2. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 196.5 miles on US Highway 87, which means extended periods of rural cruising. The transition from highway to surface roads will occur as you near your destination, after covering hundreds of miles on faster routes. Expect to see expansive landscapes as you cover this considerable distance.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 196.5 mi on US Highway 87.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 87 and US Route 2. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near MT 35.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 571.9 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (MT 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (MT 206): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (US 2): Navigation decision point.
Kalispell is a town in Montana, near Glacier National Park. The name of the town means "flat land above the lake" in Salish, a Native American language. The population is about 23,000 (2016).
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 196.5 miles on US Highway 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 286 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 7 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Glendive, MT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 3 meaningful breaks. There are 7 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 5.6 miles (MT 206): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (US 2): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Glacier National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.7 hours each way, a round trip means 21.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at West Glendive, MT before the return drive.
