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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229 mi
04h 25m
Flight
184.48 mi
296.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.48 mi
Kilometers
296.89 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
229 mi
Kilometers
368.54 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Townsend
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM MDT
Return by in Evergreen
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evergreen
2026-04-23T02:01
Arrive Townsend
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 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
Seeley Lake
MT

Census designated place in Montana, USA

From Evergreen
114.3 mi
02h 12m
To Townsend
114.6 mi
02h 12m

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
18 to 22 mph NNW

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.

  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 left

    29.8 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Continue on West Lyndale Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Lyndale Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Montana Avenue

    3033 ft · 2 min · North Montana Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 11th Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 11th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Prospect Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1678 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    27.3 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Prospect Avenue
32.5 mi · 14%
State Highway 141
32.5 mi · 14%
Helena Flats Road
14.9 mi · 6%
East Evergreen Drive
1.02 mi
West Lyndale Avenue
0.98 mi
11th Avenue
0.65 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
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
184.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seeley Lake
02h 12m from Evergreen
Leave By
8:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Missoula, MT

53 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen and Townsend. Straight-line distance: 184.48 mi (296.89 km).

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#1 Evergreen

Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.2257900, -114.2762400
Altitude891
CountryUnited States
Townsend

#2 Townsend

City in Montana, USA

Population2,220
Coordinates46.3191000, -111.5208000
Altitude1171
CountryUnited States
Start: Evergreen (-114.27624, 48.22579)
End: Townsend (-111.5208, 46.3191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.08 gal
30.59 L · about $31.46
Round trip
$62.91
16.16 gal · 61.18 L
Estimated CO2
71.8 kg one way
Round trip: 143.6 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Montana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Evergreen and Townsend. The current time is 02:01:26.

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.