How far is Evergreen, MT from Shelby, MT?

The driving distance from Evergreen, MT to Shelby, MT is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
156.12 mi
03h 05m
Flight
112.72 mi
181.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.72 mi
Kilometers
181.4 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.12 mi
Kilometers
251.25 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shelby
Thu, Apr 16, 1:07 AM MDT
Return by in Evergreen
Thu, Apr 16, 4:12 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evergreen
2026-04-15T22:02
Arrive Shelby
Thu, Apr 16, 1:07 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 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
South Browning
MT

Town in Glacier County, Montana, United States

From Evergreen
77.9 mi
01h 32m
To Shelby
78.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1177 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · Maple Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 2
83.9 mi · 54%
Helena Flats Road
3.44 mi · 2%
US 2
1.66 mi · 1%
East Evergreen Drive
1.02 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.22 mi
5th Avenue North
0.09 mi
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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
112.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Browning
01h 32m from Evergreen
Leave By
10:50 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Evergreen and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Shelby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

South Browning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Evergreen and 78.2 miles from Shelby.

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

The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 10:50 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.45 one way or $42.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms around Evergreen and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Shelby.

Stop Ideas Near South Browning

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

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

RAIL

Browning

1 mi away
Heart Butte Rd and Depot Rd.
RAIL

East Glacier Park

19 mi away
400 Highway 49 North
RAIL

Cut Bank

51 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site
RAIL

Essex

53 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen and Shelby. Straight-line distance: 112.72 mi (181.4 km).

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#1 Evergreen

Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.2257900, -114.2762400
Altitude891
CountryUnited States
Shelby

#2 Shelby

City in and the county seat of Toole County, Montana, United States

Population2,995
Coordinates48.5052600, -111.8569700
Altitude1005
CountryUnited States
Start: Evergreen (-114.27624, 48.22579)
End: Shelby (-111.85697, 48.50526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.85 L · about $21.45
Round trip
$42.90
11.02 gal · 41.7 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.45 $42.90
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.31 $46.63
Premium $4.55 $25.06 $50.13
Diesel $5.41 $29.82 $59.64

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Evergreen and Shelby. The current time is 22:02:26.

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.