How far is Big Sky, MT from Evergreen, MT?

The driving distance from Big Sky, MT to Evergreen, MT is about 348.4 miles (560.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
348.42 mi
05h 50m
Flight
245.4 mi
394.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.4 mi
Kilometers
394.94 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.42 mi
Kilometers
560.72 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen
Sat, Apr 25, 11:25 PM MDT
Return by in Big Sky
Sun, Apr 26, 5:16 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Sky
2026-04-25T17:34
Arrive Evergreen
Sat, Apr 25, 11:25 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:18 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big Sky
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Deer Lodge
MT

City in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States

From Big Sky
173.8 mi
02h 55m
To Evergreen
174.7 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
30°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Big Sky and Evergreen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Sky and Evergreen.

  1. 1

    Start on Access

    714 ft · 33 sec · Access

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lone Mountain Trail

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Lone Mountain Trail

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gallatin Road

    33.9 mi · 41 min · Gallatin Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Jackrabbit Lane

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Jackrabbit Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1147 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula

    42.6 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Helena Flats Road

    689 ft · 20 sec · Helena Flats Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Evergreen Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · East Evergreen Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto La Salle Road

    8 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Sky and Evergreen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackrabbit Lane
85.4 mi · 25%
I 90 West
42.6 mi · 12%
Gallatin Road
33.9 mi · 10%
Lone Mountain Trail
7.08 mi · 2%
US 12 East
5.69 mi · 2%
East Evergreen Drive
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

91.1 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+103 mi
245.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Lodge
02h 55m from Big Sky
Leave By
5:18 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Big Sky and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow near Evergreen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Big Sky to Evergreen?

The road trip is about 348.4 miles (560.7 km) and usually takes 05h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Deer Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.8 miles from Big Sky and 174.7 miles from Evergreen.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 103 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.84 one way or $95.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Big Sky and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow near Evergreen.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Lodge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Deer Lodge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deer Lodge.

BUS

Butte, MT

47 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Missoula, MT

112 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Sky and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 245.4 mi (394.94 km).

Big Sky

#1 Big Sky

Census designated place

Population2,308
Coordinates45.2846500, -111.3682900
Altitude2200
CountryUnited States
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#2 Evergreen

Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.2257900, -114.2762400
Altitude891
CountryUnited States
Start: Access (-111.368573, 45.28451)
End: East Evergreen Drive (-114.276241, 48.225817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 561 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.29 gal
46.54 L · about $47.84
Round trip
$95.69
24.58 gal · 93.08 L
Estimated CO2
109.2 kg one way
Round trip: 218.4 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $47.84 $95.69
Mid-grade $4.23 $52.00 $104.00
Premium $4.55 $55.91 $111.81
Diesel $5.41 $66.51 $133.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Big Sky and Evergreen. The current time is 17:34:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.