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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Glacier County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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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
1177 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
25 m · 4 sec · Maple Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Browning.
Browning
East Glacier Park
Cut Bank
Essex
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen and Shelby. Straight-line distance: 112.72 mi (181.4 km).
#1 Evergreen
Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.2257900, -114.2762400 |
| Altitude | 891 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shelby
City in and the county seat of Toole County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2,995 |
| Coordinates | 48.5052600, -111.8569700 |
| Altitude | 1005 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelby (-111.85697, 48.50526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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