How far is Evergreen, MT from Colstrip, MT?
The driving distance from Evergreen, MT to Colstrip, MT is about 577.3 miles (929 km), with a travel time of about 10h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 394.6 miles (635.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evergreen and Colstrip.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen and Colstrip.
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Start on La Salle Road
8 m · 4 sec · La Salle Road
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Turn right onto East Evergreen Drive
1 mi · 3 min · East Evergreen Drive
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Turn right onto Helena Flats Road
689 ft · 21 sec · Helena Flats Road
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 141
32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141
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Turn sharp right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
2539 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
802 ft · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
45 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right
110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
113 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sheridan
54 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 212 East: Little Bighorn Battlefield, Broadus
2032 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
42.1 mi · 50 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cheyenne Avenue
100 m · 6 sec · Cheyenne Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cheyenne Avenue
2522 ft · 43 sec · Cheyenne Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 39
22.2 mi · 33 min · State Highway 39
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Turn right onto Box Elder Avenue
2176 ft · 2 min · Box Elder Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evergreen and Colstrip.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Highway 141
Continue straight
113 mi · 01h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Evergreen and Mostly Sunny near Colstrip.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evergreen to Colstrip?
The road trip is about 577.3 miles (929 km) and usually takes 10h 16m 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?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 288.2 miles from Evergreen and 289.1 miles from Colstrip.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 394.6 miles (635.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 182.7 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 $79.30 one way or $158.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 181 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms around Evergreen and Mostly Sunny near Colstrip.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen and Colstrip. Straight-line distance: 394.66 mi (635.15 km).
#1 Evergreen
Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.2257900, -114.2762400 |
| Altitude | 891 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colstrip
Town focused on coal mining and electricity production
| Population | 2,217 |
| Coordinates | 45.8841600, -106.6236400 |
| Altitude | 982 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colstrip (-106.62364, 45.88416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 929 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $79.30 | $158.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $86.19 | $172.37 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $92.66 | $185.33 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $110.24 | $220.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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