How far is Evergreen, MT from Red Lodge, MT?

The driving distance from Evergreen, MT to Red Lodge, MT is about 458.3 miles (737.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 317.5 miles (511 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
458.3 mi
08h 10m
Flight
317.53 mi
511.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
317.53 mi
Kilometers
511.02 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
458.3 mi
Kilometers
737.56 km
Drive Time
08h 10m

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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 08h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Lodge
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 PM MDT
Return by in Evergreen
Fri, Apr 24, 1:51 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evergreen
2026-04-23T09:30
Arrive Red Lodge
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 PM MDT
Route Timing
08h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:10 PM to 3:40 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evergreen
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Butte
MT

Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States

From Evergreen
228.9 mi
04h 05m
To Red Lodge
229.5 mi
04h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
41°F
Thursday

Light Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 24 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen and Red Lodge.

  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 sharp right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2539 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    802 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    45 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 78: Columbus

    1672 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pike Avenue

    1140 ft · 44 sec · East Pike Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pratten Street

    675 ft · 23 sec · Pratten Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 78

    13.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 78

  22. 22

    Continue on North Woodard Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Woodard Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 78

    31.6 mi · 38 min · State Highway 78

  24. 24

    Continue on 3rd Street

    2562 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Broadway Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto North Broadway Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · North Broadway Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 141
265 mi · 58%
State Highway 78
45.1 mi · 10%
Helena Flats Road
14.9 mi · 3%
East Evergreen Drive
1.02 mi
North Woodard Avenue
0.72 mi
North Broadway Avenue
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+140.8 mi
317.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butte
04h 05m from Evergreen
Leave By
7:40 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Evergreen and Light Snow near Red Lodge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evergreen to Red Lodge?

The road trip is about 458.3 miles (737.6 km) and usually takes 08h 10m 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?

Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.9 miles from Evergreen and 229.5 miles from Red Lodge.

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

The direct path is about 317.5 miles (511 km), while the road route adds roughly 140.8 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 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 $62.95 one way or $125.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Evergreen and Light Snow near Red Lodge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen and Red Lodge. Straight-line distance: 317.53 mi (511.02 km).

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#1 Evergreen

Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.2257900, -114.2762400
Altitude891
CountryUnited States
Red Lodge

#2 Red Lodge

City in Montana, United States

Population2,359
Coordinates45.1857800, -109.2468200
Altitude1697
CountryUnited States
Start: Evergreen (-114.27624, 48.22579)
End: Red Lodge (-109.24682, 45.18578)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 738 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.17 gal
61.22 L · about $62.95
Round trip
$125.90
32.34 gal · 122.44 L
Estimated CO2
143.7 kg one way
Round trip: 287.4 kg / 634 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $62.95 $125.90
Mid-grade $4.23 $68.42 $136.83
Premium $4.55 $73.56 $147.11
Diesel $5.41 $87.51 $175.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Evergreen and Red Lodge. The current time is 09:30:32.

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.