How far is Evergreen, MT from Three Forks, MT?

The driving distance from Evergreen, MT to Three Forks, MT is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206 miles (331.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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
281.22 mi
05h 02m
Flight
205.96 mi
331.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.96 mi
Kilometers
331.46 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.22 mi
Kilometers
452.58 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Three Forks
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM MDT
Return by in Evergreen
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evergreen
2026-04-22T23:50
Arrive Three Forks
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM MDT

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

Leave by
6:54 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
Dutton
MT

Town of the United States

From Evergreen
140.4 mi
02h 31m
To Three Forks
140.8 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen and Three Forks.

  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

    56 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 2, MT 205: Three Forks, Trident

    1349 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1155 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 141
134 mi · 48%
Helena Flats Road
14.9 mi · 5%
East Evergreen Drive
1.02 mi
Frontage Road
0.94 mi
MT 2
0.26 mi
North Main Street
0.22 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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.2 mi
206 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dutton
02h 31m from Evergreen
Leave By
6:54 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evergreen and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Three Forks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evergreen to Three Forks?

The road trip is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Dutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.4 miles from Evergreen and 140.8 miles from Three Forks.

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

The direct path is about 206 miles (331.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.2 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 6:54 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.62 one way or $77.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Evergreen and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Three Forks.

Stop Ideas Near Dutton

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

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

BUS

Butte, MT

74 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Missoula, MT

87 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen and Three Forks. Straight-line distance: 205.96 mi (331.46 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Evergreen

Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.

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

City in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Population1,926
Coordinates45.8924300, -111.5521900
Altitude1242
CountryUnited States
Start: Evergreen (-114.27624, 48.22579)
End: Three Forks (-111.55219, 45.89243)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.92 gal
37.56 L · about $38.62
Round trip
$77.24
19.84 gal · 75.12 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.3 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.62 $77.24
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.97 $83.94
Premium $4.55 $45.13 $90.25
Diesel $5.41 $53.69 $107.37

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 Three Forks. The current time is 23:50:11.

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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.