Polson to Evergreen is 54.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via US Route 2, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Montana's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick connection between two points without extensive planning. You'll primarily be on surface roads for most of the distance, making for a relaxed pace. Consider this route for its simplicity and ease of navigation.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
2nd Avenue West
49.9 mi
1h 1m
3rd Avenue East
1.3 mi
3m
US Route 2
1.2 mi
2m
La Salle Road
0.8 mi
1m
Woodland Park Drive
0.4 mi
1m
Conrad Drive
0.3 mi
<1m
2nd Street East
0.2 mi
<1m
Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
2nd Avenue West
— 49.9 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Polson, MT and Evergreen, MT.
1
Start on S-354
310 ft·13 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 93
50 mi·1 hr 1 min·2nd Avenue West
3
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue East
1.3 mi·3 min·3rd Avenue East
4
Turn right onto 2nd Street East
0.2 mi·33 sec·2nd Street East
5
Continue on Conrad Drive
0.3 mi·45 sec·Conrad Drive
6
Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Woodland Park Drive
7
Turn right onto US 2
1.2 mi·2 min·US Route 2
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 2
0.8 mi·1 min·La Salle Road
9
Arrive at destination
US 2
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Polson, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 52.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 93 / 2nd Avenue West
Turn left onto US 93 / 2nd Avenue West
Navigation decision point
4
50 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|3rd Avenue East
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue East
Navigation decision point
4
51.3 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|2nd Street East
Turn right onto 2nd Street East
Navigation decision point
4
51.8 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|Woodland Park Drive
Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive
Navigation decision point
5
52.2 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|US 2 / US Route 2
Turn right onto US 2 / US Route 2
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.40 one way
$18.80 round trip
$4.41/gal25.4 MPG avg19 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$9.83
$19.66
premium
$4.95
$10.56
$21.13
diesel
$5.60
$11.95
$23.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
16.3
0
$5.69
$2.60
Efficient EV
13.6
0
$4.74
$2.17
EV Truck/SUV
21.7
0
$7.59
$3.47
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Aug 30, 2026
Origin
Polson, MT
Night
in Polson on Tuesday
Local time
11:09 PM
MDT
Current temp
70°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
SW 14 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued August 30 at 3:48AM MDT until August 30 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
Destination
Evergreen, MT
Night
in Evergreen on Tuesday
Local time
11:09 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
WSW 10 to 14 mph33% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued August 30 at 3:48AM MDT until August 30 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Glasgow MT
49°F
Lakeside, MT
27 mi in
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
1h 10m 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?
You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, with only a small portion on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 49.9 miles, which will be on 2nd Avenue West. Expect a rural cruising feel for much of the drive, with minimal merging or complex intersections. The transition from highway to surface roads will be gradual.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.9 mi on 2nd Avenue West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 93 / 2nd Avenue West.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Polson, MT to Evergreen, MT is easy. At 1h 10m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 93 / 2nd Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 50 miles (3rd Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 51.3 miles (2nd Street East): 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).
The longest stretch is about 49.9 miles on 2nd Avenue West. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 93 / 2nd Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 50 miles (3rd Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 51.3 miles (2nd Street East): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Evergreen, MT before heading back.
