How far is Evergreen, MT from Big Sky, MT?

The driving distance from Evergreen, MT to Big Sky, MT is about 347.9 miles (559.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m 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
347.91 mi
06h 21m
Flight
245.4 mi
394.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.4 mi
Kilometers
394.94 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.91 mi
Kilometers
559.9 km
Drive Time
06h 21m

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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 06h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Big Sky
Sun, Apr 26, 1:36 AM MDT
Return by in Evergreen
Sun, Apr 26, 7:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evergreen
2026-04-25T19:15
Arrive Big Sky
Sun, Apr 26, 1:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:22 PM to 1:52 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
11:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evergreen
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
Deer Lodge
MT

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

From Evergreen
173.7 mi
03h 10m
To Big Sky
174.2 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph NNE
Destination
30°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen and Big Sky.

  1. 1

    Start on La Salle Road

    8 m · 4 sec · La Salle Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Evergreen Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · East Evergreen Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Helena Flats Road

    689 ft · 21 sec · Helena Flats Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 141

    32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2539 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    802 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    45 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, West Yellowstone

    1374 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Amsterdam Road

    1.3 km · 60 sec · Amsterdam Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jackrabbit Lane

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Jackrabbit Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on Gallatin Road

    33.9 mi · 41 min · Gallatin Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lone Mountain Trail

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Lone Mountain Trail

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lone Moose Drive

    61 m · 7 sec · Lone Moose Drive

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Access

    156 m · 23 sec · Access

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Access

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evergreen and Big Sky.

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 141
154 mi · 44%
Gallatin Road
33.9 mi · 10%
Helena Flats Road
14.9 mi · 4%
Lone Mountain Trail
7.08 mi · 2%
Jackrabbit Lane
6.55 mi · 2%
East Evergreen Drive
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

91.1 mi · 01h 44m

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 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.5 mi
245.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Lodge
03h 10m from Evergreen
Leave By
11:16 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow leaving Evergreen and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Big Sky.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evergreen to Big Sky?

The road trip is about 347.9 miles (559.9 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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?

Deer Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.7 miles from Evergreen and 174.2 miles from Big Sky.

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

The direct path is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.5 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 $47.81 one way or $95.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow around Evergreen and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Big Sky.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Lodge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Deer Lodge, 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 Deer Lodge.

BUS

Butte, MT

47 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Missoula, MT

112 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen and Big Sky. Straight-line distance: 245.4 mi (394.94 km).

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#1 Evergreen

Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.2257900, -114.2762400
Altitude891
CountryUnited States
Big Sky

#2 Big Sky

Census designated place

Population2,308
Coordinates45.2846500, -111.3682900
Altitude2200
CountryUnited States
Start: Evergreen (-114.27624, 48.22579)
End: Big Sky (-111.36829, 45.28465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.28 gal
46.47 L · about $47.81
Round trip
$95.61
24.56 gal · 92.94 L
Estimated CO2
109.1 kg one way
Round trip: 218.3 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $47.81 $95.61
Mid-grade $4.23 $51.96 $103.91
Premium $4.55 $55.86 $111.72
Diesel $5.41 $66.46 $132.92

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Evergreen and Big Sky. The current time is 19:15:18.

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.