How far is Evergreen, MT from Lakeside, MT?

The driving distance from Evergreen, MT to Lakeside, MT is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.6 mi
00h 31m
Flight
14.46 mi
23.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.46 mi
Kilometers
23.27 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.6 mi
Kilometers
28.32 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeside
Thu, Oct 15, 1:50 PM MDT
Return by in Evergreen
Thu, Oct 15, 2:21 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evergreen
2026-10-15T13:18
Arrive Lakeside
Thu, Oct 15, 1:50 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Evergreen
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Somers
MT

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States of America

From Evergreen
8.8 mi
00h 15m
To Lakeside
8.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph ENE
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on La Salle Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · La Salle Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Route 2

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 2

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive

    2198 ft · 1 min · Woodland Park Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Conrad Drive

    1451 ft · 40 sec · Conrad Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Street East

    1235 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Street East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue East

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US 93 South

    2.2 mi · 3 min · US 93 South

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Snowline Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Snowline Lane

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Demersville Road

    1311 ft · 59 sec · Demersville Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rocky Cliff Drive

    89 m · 20 sec · Rocky Cliff Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 93 South

    9.9 mi · 14 min · US 93 South

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 93 South
12.1 mi · 69%
3rd Avenue East
1.31 mi · 7%
US Route 2
1.19 mi · 7%
Snowline Lane
0.98 mi · 6%
La Salle Road
0.8 mi · 5%
Woodland Park Drive
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 93 South

Turn left onto US 93 South

9.87 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somers
00h 15m from Evergreen
Leave By
7:28 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evergreen and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Lakeside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Somers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Evergreen and 8.8 miles from Lakeside.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evergreen and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Lakeside.

Stop Ideas Near Somers

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

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

RAIL

Whitefish station

38 mi away
500 Depot Street
RAIL

West Glacier

50 mi away
Hwy 2 and Going-to-the-Sun Rd.
RAIL

Essex

51 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd
RAIL

East Glacier Park

85 mi away
400 Highway 49 North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen and Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 14.46 mi (23.27 km).

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#1 Evergreen

Situated in Flathead County at an elevation of 2,923 feet, this census-designated place lies between the Flathead and Whitefish rivers in northwestern Montana's Flathead Valley.

Population0
Coordinates48.2257900, -114.2762400
Altitude891
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lakeside

Located along the western edge of Flathead Lake in Flathead County, this community rests at an elevation of 2,910 feet within the larger Flathead Valley.

Population0
Coordinates48.0193900, -114.2245700
Altitude887
CountryUnited States
Start: Evergreen (-114.27624, 48.22579)
End: Lakeside (-114.22457, 48.01939)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.79
Round trip
$5.57
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $2.79 $5.57
Mid-grade $4.83 $2.99 $5.98
Premium $5.19 $3.22 $6.44
Diesel $6.11 $3.79 $7.58

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Evergreen and Lakeside. The current time is 13:18:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.