How far is Evergreen, MT from Townsend, MT?
The driving distance from Evergreen, MT to Townsend, MT is about 229 miles (368.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.5 miles (296.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Montana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evergreen and Townsend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen and Townsend.
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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
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 141
32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141
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Turn left
29.8 mi · 35 min
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Continue on West Lyndale Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Lyndale Avenue
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Turn right onto North Montana Avenue
3033 ft · 2 min · North Montana Avenue
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue
1 km · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Prospect Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1678 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
27.3 mi · 31 min
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Turn left
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evergreen and Townsend.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Evergreen and Light Snow near Townsend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evergreen to Townsend?
The road trip is about 229 miles (368.5 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Seeley Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Evergreen and 114.6 miles from Townsend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.5 miles (296.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 8:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.46 one way or $62.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Evergreen and Light Snow near Townsend.
Stop Ideas Near Seeley Lake
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 Seeley Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen and Townsend. Straight-line distance: 184.48 mi (296.89 km).
#1 Evergreen
Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.2257900, -114.2762400 |
| Altitude | 891 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Townsend
City in Montana, USA
| Population | 2,220 |
| Coordinates | 46.3191000, -111.5208000 |
| Altitude | 1171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Townsend (-111.5208, 46.3191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $31.46 | $62.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $34.19 | $68.37 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $36.76 | $73.51 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $43.73 | $87.46 |
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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