How far is Evergreen, MT from Columbus, MT?
The driving distance from Evergreen, MT to Columbus, MT is about 411.2 miles (661.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.9 miles (477.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 07h 09m.
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 Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evergreen and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen and Columbus.
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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
68.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 78: Columbus
1672 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pike Avenue
1039 ft · 35 sec · East Pike Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pike Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evergreen and Columbus.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Highway 141
Keep slight right
111 mi · 01h 51m
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 Cloudy near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evergreen to Columbus?
The road trip is about 411.2 miles (661.7 km) and usually takes 07h 09m 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?
Anaconda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.3 miles from Evergreen and 205.9 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.9 miles (477.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.3 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 $56.49 one way or $112.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129 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 Columbus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 296.87 mi (477.77 km).
#1 Evergreen
Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.2257900, -114.2762400 |
| Altitude | 891 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
Town in Stillwater County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2,117 |
| Coordinates | 45.6366100, -109.2521100 |
| Altitude | 1093 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbus (-109.25211, 45.63661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 662 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 07m |
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 | $56.49 | $112.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $61.39 | $122.78 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $66.01 | $132.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $78.53 | $157.06 |
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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