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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Glacier County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Snow then Slight Chance T-storms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Snow
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.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US 2
1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2
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Continue on US Route 2
80.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min · US Route 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight
54.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue on 5th Avenue North
138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
41.6 mi · 46 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn right onto 5th Street West
2814 ft · 56 sec · 5th Street West
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Continue on MT 223
52.3 mi · 56 min · MT 223
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Turn right onto US 87
1.6 mi · 2 min · US 87
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Turn left onto MT 386
1.4 mi · 3 min · MT 386
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Continue on Saint Charles Street
117 m · 13 sec · Saint Charles Street
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Turn right onto 12th Street
1366 ft · 1 min · 12th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1237 ft · 57 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
83 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evergreen and Fort Benton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cut Bank.
Cut Bank
Shelby
Browning
East Glacier Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen and Fort Benton. Straight-line distance: 169.12 mi (272.17 km).
#1 Evergreen
Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.2257900, -114.2762400 |
| Altitude | 891 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Benton
City in Montana, USA
| Population | 1,442 |
| Coordinates | 47.8183000, -110.6674400 |
| Altitude | 799 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Benton (-110.66744, 47.8183)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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