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Trip from Sidney, MT to Evergreen, MT

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

10h 43m

Distance

557.4 mi

897 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$88

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
10h 34m ★
6 AM
10h 44m
8 AM
11h 3m
10 AM
10h 51m
12 PM
10h 49m
3 PM
10h 52m
5 PM
11h 2m
8 PM
10h 38m

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

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Sidney, MT

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Evergreen, MT

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Trip Overview

This 555.9-mile journey from Sidney, Montana, to Evergreen, Montana, is a substantial undertaking, spanning approximately 9 hours and 34 minutes of pure driving time. Given its length, it's best considered a two-day trip, allowing you to comfortably split the drive and explore along the way. You'll primarily navigate on West Holly Street and Highway 16, with some time spent on Broadway Avenue, though this route involves no interstate driving. Expect a fuel cost of around $88 for this trek across the Mountain West region. With two planned stops, this route offers a solid, long-distance experience within Montana.

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

278.7 miles from Sidney, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 2 406.5 mi 7h 41m
West Roosevelt Highway 58 mi 1h 8m
State Highway 16 35.6 mi 40m
6th Street West 31.4 mi 36m
MT 206 9.7 mi 12m
US Route 2 7.5 mi 10m
MT 35 4.4 mi 5m
West Holly Street 1.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 2 — 406.5 mi, about 7h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on MT 16; MT 200

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto MT 16

1.4 mi · 1 min · West Holly Street
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Continue on MT 16

36 mi · 40 min · State Highway 16
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Turn right onto MT 16

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Broadway Avenue
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At end of road, turn left onto US 2

31 mi · 36 min · 6th Street West
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Enter roundabout onto US 2

129 ft · 1 sec · US 2
7

Continue on US 2

0.5 mi · 36 sec · US 2
8

Enter roundabout onto US 2

125 ft · 1 sec · US 2
9

Continue on US 2

332 mi · 6 hr 17 min · US 2
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn right onto I 15 Bus; US 2

453 ft · 16 sec · 5th Avenue North
11

Continue on I 15 Bus; US 2

58 mi · 1 hr 8 min · West Roosevelt Highway
12

Continue on US 2; US 89

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Central Avenue
13

Enter roundabout onto US 2

246 ft · 3 sec · US 2
14

Continue on US 2

72 mi · 1 hr 19 min · US 2
15

Turn right

0.2 mi · 1 min
16

At end of road, turn left onto Old US 2

0.4 mi · 1 min · Old US 2
17

Turn right onto US 2

7.5 mi · 10 min · US Route 2
18

Continue on US 2

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2
19

Turn left onto MT 206

9.7 mi · 12 min · MT 206
Use the left lane.
20

At end of road, turn right onto MT 35

4.4 mi · 5 min · MT 35
21

Turn right onto Helena Flats Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Helena Flats Road
22

Turn left onto East Evergreen Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Evergreen Drive
23

Turn left onto US 2

26 ft · 0 sec · La Salle Road
24

Arrive at destination

US 2

Trip Plan

For this 555.9-mile drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue and make the most of your time. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight hours. Plan for your two suggested stops strategically, perhaps around the halfway mark to rest and refuel. With a total duration of 9 hours and 34 minutes, breaking this trip into roughly 5-hour driving segments each day will be manageable. Keep an eye on fuel, as the estimated cost is $88, and utilize your stops for both breaks and to ensure your tank is sufficiently full before the longer stretches.

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 278.7 miles from Sidney, MT, or about 5h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 406.5 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 123 miles or 2h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 278.7 miles or 5h 17m 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 278.7 miles or 5h 17m

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 29m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Sidney, 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 Sidney, MT

Aim for roughly 279 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Evergreen, MT

Aim for roughly 279 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 123 miles from Sidney, 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 2 for about 406.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Malta, MT, MT

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Malta, MT

184 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Downtown North Browning, MT, MT

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

North Browning, MT

368 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in North Browning, MT

Overnight Options

Night 1

Havre, MT

279 mi · about 5.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Havre, MT after about 279 miles or 5.4 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Glasgow, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 123 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Belknap Agency, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 278.7 miles from Sidney, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 406.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 279 miles or 5.4 hours on the road.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Maria's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Culbertson, Montana

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.8

+14067876868

Top Coffee Stop

The Coffee Stop

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sidney, Montana

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

Chi Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kalispell, Montana

2.4 mi

Prairie Peddler

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Shelby, Montana

3 mi

Maria's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.8

Culbertson, Montana

+14067876868

Chinatown Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 557.4

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14067552401

Visit website

The Coffee Stop

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Sidney, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

Chi Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $40 mile 557.4

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+14064077707

Visit website

Prairie Peddler

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 398.2

Shelby, Montana

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+14064345446

Visit website

Whistle Stop Bakery & Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 398.2

Shelby, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14064248015

Visit website

Cass's Perky Perks

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 398.2

Shelby, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+14064504270

Visit website

Library Coffee Bar

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 358.4

Chester, Montana

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+14067595445

Alpine Start Espresso

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 477.8

East Glacier Park, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14062607301

Triple Divide Coffee Co.

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 477.8

East Glacier Park, Montana

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+18448687474

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 557.4

Kalispell, Montana

+18887584389

Visit website

TurnOnGreen Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 557.4

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15106572635

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 557.4

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 557.4

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

2.1 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 557.4

Kalispell, Montana

+14067515050

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 557.4

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 398.2

Shelby, Montana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

The Well

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 358.4

Chester, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14067595157

Visit website

Thompson Memorial Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 557.4

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14067587718

Visit website

Glacier Park Trading Co

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 477.8

East Glacier Park, Montana

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+14062269227

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 551.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MT 16 / West Holly Street

Turn left onto MT 16 / West Holly Street

Navigation decision point

5
37.4 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 2 / 6th Street West

At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / 6th Street West

Navigation decision point

5
532.5 mi into trip | ~10h 8m in | Old US 2

At end of road, turn left onto Old US 2

Navigation decision point

6
542.1 mi into trip | ~10h 23m in | MT 206

Turn left onto MT 206

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
551.9 mi into trip | ~10h 35m in | MT 35

At end of road, turn right onto MT 35

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$88.33 one way

$176.66 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 195 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $92.59 $185.17
premium $4.53 $99.43 $198.86
diesel $5.61 $123.07 $246.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$88

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$218–$328

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 195 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 167.2 2 $58.53 $26.76
Efficient EV 139.4 1 $48.77 $22.30
EV Truck/SUV 223 2 $78.04 $35.67

Gas CO2

195 kg

EV CO2

65 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Sidney, MT

Evening in Sidney on Saturday

Local time

7:25 PM

MDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evergreen, MT

Evening in Evergreen on Saturday

Local time

7:25 PM

MDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

70°F

Malta, MT

184 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

9 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 43m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this 555.9-mile drive is defined by its lack of interstate cruising, with a 0% highway share. You'll be spending your time on surface streets and highways like Highway 16, experiencing a more grounded connection to the landscape. While the data doesn't specify a longest uninterrupted stretch, the overall duration of 9 hours and 34 minutes suggests a consistent pace without the high speeds of freeway travel. This route promises a steady progression through Montana's terrain, characterized by local roads and state highways rather than high-speed corridors.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 406.5 mi on US 2.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 2 and West Roosevelt Highway. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MT 16 / West Holly Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 557.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (MT 16 / West Holly Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.4 miles (US 2 / 6th Street West): Navigation decision point; at 532.5 miles (Old US 2): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

10h 43m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 406.5 miles on US 2. 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 279 miles on day one.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Evergreen, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 (MT 16 / West Holly Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.4 miles (US 2 / 6th Street West): Navigation decision point; at 532.5 miles (Old US 2): Navigation decision point.

Not recommended in a single day. At 10.7 hours each way, a round trip means 21.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Evergreen, MT before the return drive.

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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