This 204-mile drive from Warm Springs, Montana, to Evergreen, Montana, will take you approximately 3 hours and 46 minutes. Primarily utilizing MT 83 and I-90, this trip is a straightforward highway-focused journey. With a manageable fuel cost estimated at $32, it's well-suited for a single-day adventure, making it an excellent option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. Both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, so expect consistent scenery throughout your travels. This route offers a practical way to connect two points in Montana without requiring an overnight stop.
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
102 miles from Warm Springs, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MT 83
91.1 mi
1h 43m
MT 141
32.5 mi
35m
I 90
25 mi
23m
MT 200
23.8 mi
25m
MT 35
15.9 mi
18m
US 12
12.9 mi
14m
East Evergreen Drive
1 mi
2m
Helena Flats Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
MT 83
— 91.1 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warm Springs, MT and Evergreen, MT.
1
Start on MT 48
512 ft·12 sec·Gas City Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
3
Merge onto I 90
25 mi·23 min·I 90
4
Take the exit
1.2 mi·2 min
Toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 12
13 mi·14 min·US 12
6
Turn sharp left onto MT 141
32 mi·35 min·MT 141
7
At end of road, turn left onto MT 200
24 mi·25 min·MT 200
8
Turn right onto MT 83
91 mi·1 hr 43 min·MT 83
9
At end of road, turn right onto MT 35
11 mi·13 min·MT 35
10
Continue on MT 35
4.5 mi·5 min·MT 35
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Helena Flats Road
0.1 mi·19 sec·Helena Flats Road
12
Turn left onto East Evergreen Drive
1.0 mi·2 min·East Evergreen Drive
13
Turn left onto US 2
26 ft·0 sec·La Salle Road
14
Arrive at destination
US 2
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 46-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning will give you ample time to reach Evergreen without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop and a 99% highway share, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 91.1 miles on MT 83, as services might be more spread out. The estimated fuel cost of $32 makes budgeting straightforward for this approximately 204-mile journey.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102 miles from Warm Springs, MT, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 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 45 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
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 Warm Springs, 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 Warm Springs, MT
This is one driving day of about 204 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Warm Springs, 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 MT 83 for about 91.1 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 25.4 and 95.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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25.4 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
5
26.7 mi into trip|~26m in|US 12
At end of road, turn right onto US 12
Navigation decision point
5
39.6 mi into trip|~40m in|MT 141
Turn sharp left onto MT 141
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
72 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|MT 200
At end of road, turn left onto MT 200
Navigation decision point
4
95.9 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|MT 83
Turn right onto MT 83
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.80 one way
$63.59 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$33.52
$67.03
premium
$4.47
$35.93
$71.87
diesel
$4.80
$38.52
$77.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.2
0
$21.42
$9.79
Efficient EV
51
0
$17.85
$8.16
EV Truck/SUV
81.6
1
$28.56
$13.06
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Jul 14, 2026
Origin
Warm Springs, MT
Afternoon
in Warm Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 1 to 9 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 13 at 7:13PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 13 at 3:12PM MDT until July 15 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Destination
Evergreen, MT
Afternoon
in Evergreen on Sunday
Local time
2:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 1 to 6 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 13 at 7:13PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 13 at 3:12PM MDT until July 15 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
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
3h 46m 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 drive that is 99% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster-paced roads. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 91.1 miles on MT 83, so plan your fuel and breaks accordingly. The route largely consists of highway driving, offering a consistent experience as you travel through the Montana landscape. This highway-focused profile suggests a direct and efficient journey, allowing for steady progress towards Evergreen.
99% 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: 91.1 mi on MT 83.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MT 83 and MT 141. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 25.4 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 46m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles (US 12): Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles (MT 141): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
4,842 ft2,924 ft
Total Climb
584 ft
Total Descent
2,472 ft
Highest Point
4,842 ft
~43.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,918 ft
Notable High Points
4,842 ft at ~43.7 miles+203 ft prominence
4,102 ft at ~116.6 miles+120 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Warm Springs, MT to Evergreen, MT, road signs begin pointing toward Garrison along the way.
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 91.1 miles on MT 83. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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: at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles (US 12): Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles (MT 141): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Evergreen, MT, but most travelers stay overnight.
