How far is Polson, MT from Evergreen, MT?

The driving distance from Polson, MT to Evergreen, MT is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.11 mi
01h 05m
Flight
37.15 mi
59.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.15 mi
Kilometers
59.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.11 mi
Kilometers
85.47 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen
Wed, Apr 22, 10:03 PM MDT
Return by in Polson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Polson
2026-04-22T20:57
Arrive Evergreen
Wed, Apr 22, 10:03 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Polson
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Somers
MT

City in Flathead County, Montana, United States of America

From Polson
27.1 mi
00h 32m
To Evergreen
26 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Polson and Evergreen.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    94 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue West

    49.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · 2nd Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Street East

    1235 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Street East

  5. 5

    Continue on Conrad Drive

    1451 ft · 45 sec · Conrad Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive

    2161 ft · 1 min · Woodland Park Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto US Route 2

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 2

  8. 8

    Continue on La Salle Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · La Salle Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Avenue West
49.9 mi · 94%
3rd Avenue East
1.31 mi · 2%
US Route 2
1.22 mi · 2%
La Salle Road
0.77 mi · 1%
Woodland Park Drive
0.41 mi · 1%
Conrad Drive
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

2nd Avenue West

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue West

49.9 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somers
00h 32m from Polson
Leave By
4:18 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Polson and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Evergreen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Polson to Evergreen?

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Somers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Polson and 26 miles from Evergreen.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Polson and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Evergreen.

Stop Ideas Near Somers

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

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

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Whitefish station

38 mi away
500 Depot Street
RAIL

West Glacier

50 mi away
Hwy 2 and Going-to-the-Sun Rd.
RAIL

Essex

51 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd
RAIL

East Glacier Park

85 mi away
400 Highway 49 North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Polson and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 37.15 mi (59.78 km).

Polson

#1 Polson

City in Lake County, Montana, United States

Population5,181
Coordinates47.6935500, -114.1631700
Altitude892
CountryUnited States
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#2 Evergreen

Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.2257900, -114.2762400
Altitude891
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-114.163409, 47.69355)
End: East Evergreen Drive (-114.276241, 48.225817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.55 $8.51 $17.01
Diesel $5.41 $10.12 $20.24

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 Polson and Evergreen. The current time is 20:57:53.

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.