How far is Evergreen, MT from Butte, MT?

The driving distance from Evergreen, MT to Butte, MT is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.81 mi
04h 08m
Flight
173.98 mi
280 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.98 mi
Kilometers
280 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.81 mi
Kilometers
363.41 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Butte
Thu, Apr 16, 1:47 AM MDT
Return by in Evergreen
Thu, Apr 16, 5:56 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evergreen
2026-04-15T21:39
Arrive Butte
Thu, Apr 16, 1:47 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evergreen
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 Evergreen
112.8 mi
02h 04m
To Butte
113 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
33°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on City Center

    2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Iron Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 141
78.5 mi · 35%
Helena Flats Road
14.9 mi · 7%
City Center
1.96 mi · 1%
East Evergreen Drive
1.02 mi
La Salle Road
0 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

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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.8 mi
174 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seeley Lake
02h 04m from Evergreen
Leave By
8:42 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Evergreen and Mostly Cloudy near Butte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evergreen to Butte?

The road trip is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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 112.8 miles from Evergreen and 113 miles from Butte.

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

The direct path is about 174 miles (280 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.03 one way or $62.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms around Evergreen and Mostly Cloudy near Butte.

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 Evergreen and Butte. Straight-line distance: 173.98 mi (280 km).

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#1 Evergreen

Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.2257900, -114.2762400
Altitude891
CountryUnited States
Butte

#2 Butte

Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States

Population34,190
Coordinates46.0038200, -112.5347400
Altitude1688
CountryUnited States
Start: Evergreen (-114.27624, 48.22579)
End: Butte (-112.53474, 46.00382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.16 L · about $31.03
Round trip
$62.05
15.94 gal · 60.32 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $31.03 $62.05
Mid-grade $4.23 $33.72 $67.44
Premium $4.55 $36.26 $72.51
Diesel $5.41 $43.13 $86.27

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Evergreen and Butte. The current time is 21:39:02.

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.