How far is Columbia Falls, MT from Evergreen, MT?
The driving distance from Columbia Falls, MT to Evergreen, MT is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia Falls and Evergreen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia Falls and Evergreen.
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Start on 7th Street West
1252 ft · 1 min · 7th Street West
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue West
639 ft · 22 sec · 4th Avenue West
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Turn right onto 9th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 9th Street
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Continue on US 2
1.6 km · 1 min · US 2
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Continue on US 2
9.1 mi · 11 min · US 2
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Continue on La Salle Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · La Salle Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia Falls and Evergreen.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 2
Continue on US 2
9.06 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls to Evergreen?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Whitefish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Columbia Falls and 6.6 miles from Evergreen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.79 one way or $3.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia Falls and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Evergreen.
Stop Ideas Near Whitefish
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitefish.
Whitefish station
West Glacier
Essex
East Glacier Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia Falls and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 11.03 mi (17.75 km).
#1 Columbia Falls
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 6,209 |
| Coordinates | 48.3724600, -114.1815200 |
| Altitude | 941 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evergreen
Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.2257900, -114.2762400 |
| Altitude | 891 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Evergreen Drive (-114.276241, 48.225817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.95 | $3.89 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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