How far is Deer Lodge, MT from Evergreen, MT?

The driving distance from Deer Lodge, MT to Evergreen, MT is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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
189.59 mi
03h 13m
Flight
145.71 mi
234.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.71 mi
Kilometers
234.5 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.59 mi
Kilometers
305.11 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen
Tue, Jun 2, 11:03 AM MDT
Return by in Deer Lodge
Tue, Jun 2, 2:17 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Lodge
2026-06-02T07:49
Arrive Evergreen
Tue, Jun 2, 11:03 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deer Lodge
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Deer Lodge
94.4 mi
01h 36m
To Evergreen
95.1 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Lodge and Evergreen.

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Mary's Avenue

    1356 ft · 1 min · Saint Mary's Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Interchange

    2731 ft · 56 sec · North Interchange

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    8.7 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Helena Flats Road

    689 ft · 20 sec · Helena Flats Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Evergreen Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · East Evergreen Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto La Salle Road

    8 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Lodge 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Interchange
9.25 mi · 5%
US 12 East
5.69 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.04 mi · 1%
East Evergreen Drive
1.02 mi · 1%
Saint Mary's Avenue
0.26 mi
Helena Flats Road
0.13 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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
145.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seeley Lake
01h 36m from Deer Lodge
Leave By
10:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Deer Lodge and Light Rain Likely near Evergreen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deer Lodge to Evergreen?

The road trip is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 94.4 miles from Deer Lodge and 95.1 miles from Evergreen.

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

The direct path is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 10:32 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.04 one way or $52.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Deer Lodge and Light Rain Likely 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 Deer Lodge and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 145.71 mi (234.5 km).

Deer Lodge

#1 Deer Lodge

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

Population2,805
Coordinates46.3957600, -112.7300400
Altitude1392
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: Saint Mary's Avenue (-112.730047, 46.395623)
End: East Evergreen Drive (-114.276241, 48.225817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.32 L · about $26.04
Round trip
$52.09
13.38 gal · 50.64 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $26.04 $52.09
Mid-grade $4.23 $28.31 $56.61
Premium $4.55 $30.43 $60.87
Diesel $5.41 $36.21 $72.41

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Lodge and Evergreen. The current time is 07:49:49.

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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.