How far is Evergreen, MT from Helena, MT?

The driving distance from Evergreen, MT to Helena, MT is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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
194.81 mi
03h 17m
Flight
153.94 mi
247.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.94 mi
Kilometers
247.75 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.81 mi
Kilometers
313.51 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Helena
Sat, Apr 11, 12:35 PM MDT
Return by in Evergreen
Sat, Apr 11, 3:52 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evergreen
2026-04-11T09:18
Arrive Helena
Sat, Apr 11, 12:35 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM MDT

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

Leave by
10:26 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
97.3 mi
01h 38m
To Helena
97.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    29.8 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Benton Avenue

    1542 ft · 58 sec · North Benton Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Neill Avenue

    1201 ft · 43 sec · Neill Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Cruse Avenue

    31 m · 4 sec · Cruse Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruse Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 141
32.5 mi · 17%
Helena Flats Road
14.9 mi · 8%
East Evergreen Drive
1.02 mi · 1%
North Benton Avenue
0.29 mi
Neill Avenue
0.23 mi
Cruse Avenue
0.02 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
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seeley Lake
01h 38m from Evergreen
Leave By
10:26 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Evergreen and Rain Showers Likely near Helena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 97.3 miles from Evergreen and 97.5 miles from Helena.

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

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 10:26 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Evergreen and Rain Showers Likely near Helena.

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 Helena. Straight-line distance: 153.94 mi (247.75 km).

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#1 Evergreen

Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.2257900, -114.2762400
Altitude891
CountryUnited States
Helena

#2 Helena

State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County

Population33,737
Coordinates46.5927100, -112.0361100
Altitude1237
CountryUnited States
Start: East Evergreen Drive (-114.276241, 48.225817)
End: Cruse Avenue (-112.036062, 46.592722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
26.02 L · about $26.74
Round trip
$53.49
13.74 gal · 52.04 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $26.74 $53.49
Mid-grade $4.23 $29.07 $58.13
Premium $4.55 $31.25 $62.50
Diesel $5.41 $37.18 $74.36

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Evergreen and Helena. The current time is 09:18:29.

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.