How far is Columbus, MT from Evergreen, MT?

The driving distance from Columbus, MT to Evergreen, MT is about 411.7 miles (662.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296.9 miles (477.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
411.68 mi
06h 26m
Flight
296.87 mi
477.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.87 mi
Kilometers
477.77 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
411.68 mi
Kilometers
662.53 km
Drive Time
06h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM MDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-22T19:27
Arrive Evergreen
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:27 PM to 1:57 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Anaconda
MT

Town in Montana

From Columbus
205.4 mi
03h 13m
To Evergreen
206.3 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 25 mph WSW
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 Columbus and Evergreen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pike Avenue

    1039 ft · 41 sec · East Pike Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 9th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    188.8 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula

    42.6 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Helena Flats Road

    689 ft · 20 sec · Helena Flats Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Evergreen Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · East Evergreen Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto La Salle Road

    8 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 9th Street
190 mi · 46%
I 90 West
42.6 mi · 10%
US 12 East
5.69 mi · 1%
East Evergreen Drive
1.02 mi
East Pike Avenue
0.2 mi
Helena Flats Road
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

North 9th Street

Merge slight left

189 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+114.8 mi
296.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anaconda
03h 13m from Columbus
Leave By
11:06 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus 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 Columbus to Evergreen?

The road trip is about 411.7 miles (662.5 km) and usually takes 06h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Anaconda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.4 miles from Columbus and 206.3 miles from Evergreen.

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

The direct path is about 296.9 miles (477.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.8 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.57 one way or $113.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 296.87 mi (477.77 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

Town in Stillwater County, Montana, United States

Population2,117
Coordinates45.6366100, -109.2521100
Altitude1093
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: East Pike Avenue (-109.252041, 45.636763)
End: East Evergreen Drive (-114.276241, 48.225817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 663 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.53 gal
54.99 L · about $56.57
Round trip
$113.13
29.06 gal · 109.98 L
Estimated CO2
129.1 kg one way
Round trip: 258.3 kg / 569 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $56.57 $113.13
Mid-grade $4.23 $61.48 $122.95
Premium $4.55 $66.10 $132.19
Diesel $5.41 $78.64 $157.27

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 Columbus and Evergreen. The current time is 19:27:51.

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.