How far is Evergreen, MT from West Yellowstone, MT?

The driving distance from Evergreen, MT to West Yellowstone, MT is about 372.2 miles (599 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
372.23 mi
06h 50m
Flight
288.79 mi
464.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.79 mi
Kilometers
464.76 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
372.23 mi
Kilometers
599.05 km
Drive Time
06h 50m

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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 06h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Yellowstone
Thu, Apr 30, 1:18 AM MDT
Return by in Evergreen
Thu, Apr 30, 8:08 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evergreen
2026-04-29T18:27
Arrive West Yellowstone
Thu, Apr 30, 1:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:51 PM to 2:21 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evergreen
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Deer Lodge
MT

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

From Evergreen
185.9 mi
03h 25m
To West Yellowstone
186.3 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph ENE
Destination
23°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen and West Yellowstone.

  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

    33.9 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 359: Cardwell, Boulder

    1555 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    46 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    28 mi · 33 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gallatin Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Gallatin Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Canyon Street

    917 ft · 32 sec · North Canyon Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Firehole Avenue

    1182 ft · 46 sec · Firehole Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Electric Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Electric Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Electric Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
14 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
112 mi · 30%
MT 359
14.9 mi · 4%
Helena Flats Road
14.9 mi · 4%
Gallatin Road
8.18 mi · 2%
East Evergreen Drive
1.02 mi
Firehole Avenue
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.4 mi
288.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Lodge
03h 25m from Evergreen
Leave By
10:18 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Evergreen and Areas Of Fog near West Yellowstone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evergreen to West Yellowstone?

The road trip is about 372.2 miles (599 km) and usually takes 06h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Deer Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.9 miles from Evergreen and 186.3 miles from West Yellowstone.

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

The direct path is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.4 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.12 one way or $102.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Evergreen and Areas Of Fog near West Yellowstone.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Lodge

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

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

BUS

Butte, MT

47 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Missoula, MT

112 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen and West Yellowstone. Straight-line distance: 288.79 mi (464.76 km).

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#1 Evergreen

Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.2257900, -114.2762400
Altitude891
CountryUnited States
West Yellowstone

#2 West Yellowstone

Town of the United States

Population1,372
Coordinates44.6621500, -111.1041100
Altitude2031
CountryUnited States
Start: Evergreen (-114.27624, 48.22579)
End: West Yellowstone (-111.10411, 44.66215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 599 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.13 gal
49.72 L · about $51.12
Round trip
$102.23
26.26 gal · 99.44 L
Estimated CO2
116.7 kg one way
Round trip: 233.4 kg / 515 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $51.12 $102.23
Mid-grade $4.23 $55.55 $111.11
Premium $4.55 $59.73 $119.46
Diesel $5.41 $71.06 $142.12

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Evergreen and West Yellowstone. The current time is 18:27:21.

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.