How far is Butte, MT from Evergreen, MT?

The driving distance from Butte, MT to Evergreen, MT is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
226.28 mi
03h 42m
Flight
173.98 mi
280 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.98 mi
Kilometers
280 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.28 mi
Kilometers
364.16 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen
Tue, May 19, 1:16 AM MDT
Return by in Butte
Tue, May 19, 4:59 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Butte
2026-05-18T21:33
Arrive Evergreen
Tue, May 19, 1:16 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM MDT

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

Leave by
9:34 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Butte
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
Seeley Lake
MT

Census designated place in Montana, USA

From Butte
112.8 mi
01h 51m
To Evergreen
113.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
59°F
Monday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Butte and Evergreen.

  1. 1

    Start on West Iron Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Iron Street

  2. 2

    Merge slight right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula

    42.6 mi · 40 min

  4. 4

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Helena Flats Road

    689 ft · 20 sec · Helena Flats Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Evergreen Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · East Evergreen Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto La Salle Road

    8 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
42.6 mi · 19%
US 12 East
5.69 mi · 3%
West Iron Street
4.57 mi · 2%
East Evergreen Drive
1.02 mi
Helena Flats Road
0.13 mi
La Salle Road
0 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
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
174 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seeley Lake
01h 51m from Butte
Leave By
9:34 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Butte and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Evergreen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Butte to Evergreen?

The road trip is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Seeley Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from Butte and 113.5 miles from Evergreen.

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

The direct path is about 174 miles (280 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 9:34 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.11 one way or $62.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Butte and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Evergreen.

Stop Ideas Near Seeley Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Seeley Lake, 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 Seeley Lake.

BUS

Missoula, MT

53 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Butte and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 173.98 mi (280 km).

Butte

#1 Butte

Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States

Population34,190
Coordinates46.0038200, -112.5347400
Altitude1688
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: West Iron Street (-112.53474, 46.003911)
End: East Evergreen Drive (-114.276241, 48.225817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.99 gal
30.23 L · about $31.11
Round trip
$62.21
15.98 gal · 60.46 L
Estimated CO2
71 kg one way
Round trip: 142 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $31.11 $62.21
Mid-grade $4.23 $33.81 $67.61
Premium $4.55 $36.35 $72.69
Diesel $5.41 $43.24 $86.48

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Butte and Evergreen. The current time is 21:33:53.

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.