How far is East Helena, MT from Evergreen, MT?

The driving distance from East Helena, MT to Evergreen, MT is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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
201.55 mi
03h 29m
Flight
157.99 mi
254.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.99 mi
Kilometers
254.26 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.55 mi
Kilometers
324.36 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 PM MDT
Return by in East Helena
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Helena
2026-04-18T13:49
Arrive Evergreen
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Helena
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 East Helena
100.3 mi
01h 44m
To Evergreen
101.3 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Helena and Evergreen.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left

    68 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Montana Avenue

    2555 ft · 1 min · North Montana Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East Lyndale Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Lyndale Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Euclid Avenue

    29.8 mi · 35 min · Euclid Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    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 East Helena 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Euclid Avenue
34.3 mi · 17%
East Main Street
5.06 mi · 3%
East Evergreen Drive
1.02 mi · 1%
East Lyndale Avenue
0.98 mi
North Montana Avenue
0.48 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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
158 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seeley Lake
01h 44m from East Helena
Leave By
10:02 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Helena and Mostly Sunny near Evergreen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Helena to Evergreen?

The road trip is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 100.3 miles from East Helena and 101.3 miles from Evergreen.

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

The direct path is about 158 miles (254.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 10:02 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Helena and Mostly 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 East Helena and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 157.99 mi (254.26 km).

East Helena

#1 East Helena

Town of the United States

Population2,130
Coordinates46.5896600, -111.9155500
Altitude1185
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 Main Street (-111.915546, 46.589493)
End: East Evergreen Drive (-114.276241, 48.225817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.92 L · about $27.68
Round trip
$55.36
14.22 gal · 53.84 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $27.68 $55.36
Mid-grade $4.23 $30.08 $60.16
Premium $4.55 $32.34 $64.69
Diesel $5.41 $38.48 $76.96

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Helena and Evergreen. The current time is 13:49:37.

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.