How far is Evergreen, MT from Fort Benton, MT?

The driving distance from Evergreen, MT to Fort Benton, MT is about 254.7 miles (409.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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
254.68 mi
04h 56m
Flight
169.12 mi
272.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.12 mi
Kilometers
272.17 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.68 mi
Kilometers
409.87 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Benton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM MDT
Return by in Evergreen
Sat, Apr 18, 8:42 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evergreen
2026-04-17T22:49
Arrive Fort Benton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 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
Cut Bank
MT

City in Glacier County, Montana, United States

From Evergreen
127.1 mi
02h 28m
To Fort Benton
127.6 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Snow then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen and Fort Benton.

  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

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US 2

    1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2

  8. 8

    Continue on US Route 2

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min · US Route 2

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    54.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue on 5th Avenue North

    138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    41.6 mi · 46 min · Roosevelt Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 5th Street West

    2814 ft · 56 sec · 5th Street West

  16. 16

    Continue on MT 223

    52.3 mi · 56 min · MT 223

  17. 17

    Turn right onto US 87

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US 87

  18. 18

    Turn left onto MT 386

    1.4 mi · 3 min · MT 386

  19. 19

    Continue on Saint Charles Street

    117 m · 13 sec · Saint Charles Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    1366 ft · 1 min · 12th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1237 ft · 57 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    83 m · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 2
83.9 mi · 33%
MT 223
52.3 mi · 21%
Roosevelt Highway
41.6 mi · 16%
Helena Flats Road
3.44 mi · 1%
US 2
1.66 mi · 1%
US 87
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Route 2

Continue on US Route 2

80.1 mi · 01h 31m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.6 mi
169.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cut Bank
02h 28m from Evergreen
Leave By
7:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Snow then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Evergreen and Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Snow near Fort Benton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evergreen to Fort Benton?

The road trip is about 254.7 miles (409.9 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Cut Bank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Evergreen and 127.6 miles from Fort Benton.

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

The direct path is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.6 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 7:06 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.00 one way or $70.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow then Slight Chance T-storms around Evergreen and Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Snow near Fort Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Cut Bank

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cut Bank, 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 Cut Bank.

RAIL

Cut Bank

1 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site
RAIL

Shelby

38 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Browning

52 mi away
Heart Butte Rd and Depot Rd.
RAIL

East Glacier Park

69 mi away
400 Highway 49 North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen and Fort Benton. Straight-line distance: 169.12 mi (272.17 km).

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#1 Evergreen

Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.2257900, -114.2762400
Altitude891
CountryUnited States
Fort Benton

#2 Fort Benton

City in Montana, USA

Population1,442
Coordinates47.8183000, -110.6674400
Altitude799
CountryUnited States
Start: Evergreen (-114.27624, 48.22579)
End: Fort Benton (-110.66744, 47.8183)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.99 gal
34.02 L · about $35.00
Round trip
$70.00
17.98 gal · 68.04 L
Estimated CO2
79.9 kg one way
Round trip: 159.8 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $35.00 $70.00
Mid-grade $4.23 $38.04 $76.07
Premium $4.55 $40.90 $81.79
Diesel $5.41 $48.65 $97.31

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 Evergreen and Fort Benton. The current time is 22:49:30.

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.