How far is Chinook, MT from Evergreen, MT?

The driving distance from Chinook, MT to Evergreen, MT is about 279.6 miles (450 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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
279.62 mi
04h 55m
Flight
232.71 mi
374.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.71 mi
Kilometers
374.51 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.62 mi
Kilometers
450.01 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM MDT
Return by in Chinook
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chinook
2026-04-22T19:25
Arrive Evergreen
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chinook
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
Cut Bank
MT

City in Glacier County, Montana, United States

From Chinook
140.1 mi
02h 27m
To Evergreen
139.5 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Indiana Street

    1775 ft · 1 min · Indiana Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street West

    123.6 mi · 2 hr 19 min · 1st Street West

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North

  5. 5

    Continue on West Roosevelt Highway

    58 mi · 1 hr 8 min · West Roosevelt Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    75 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    842 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US 2

    1930 ft · 1 min · Old US 2

  11. 11

    Turn right onto US Route 2

    7.5 mi · 10 min · US Route 2

  12. 12

    Continue on US 2

    1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2

  13. 13

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.4 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 Chinook 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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Street West
124 mi · 44%
East Central Avenue
72.9 mi · 26%
West Roosevelt Highway
58 mi · 21%
US Route 2
7.55 mi · 3%
US 2
1.66 mi · 1%
East Evergreen Drive
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

1st Street West

Turn left onto 1st Street West

124 mi · 02h 19m

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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
232.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cut Bank
02h 27m from Chinook
Leave By
7:10 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Chinook and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Evergreen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.6 miles (450 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Cut Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Chinook and 139.5 miles from Evergreen.

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

The direct path is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 7:10 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.42 one way or $76.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Chinook and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Evergreen.

Stop Ideas Near Cut Bank

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cut Bank, 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 Cut Bank.

RAIL

Cut Bank

1 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site
RAIL

Shelby

38 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Browning

52 mi away
Heart Butte Rd and Depot Rd.
RAIL

East Glacier Park

69 mi away
400 Highway 49 North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chinook and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 232.71 mi (374.51 km).

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#1 Chinook

City in Montana

Population1,230
Coordinates48.5900000, -109.2312800
Altitude740
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: Indiana Street (-109.231257, 48.589998)
End: East Evergreen Drive (-114.276241, 48.225817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.35 L · about $38.42
Round trip
$76.85
19.74 gal · 74.7 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.42 $76.85
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.76 $83.52
Premium $4.55 $44.90 $89.80
Diesel $5.41 $53.42 $106.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chinook and Evergreen. The current time is 19:25:14.

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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.