How far is Red Lodge, MT from Evergreen, MT?

The driving distance from Red Lodge, MT to Evergreen, MT is about 455.5 miles (733 km), with a travel time of about 07h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 317.5 miles (511 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 32m 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
455.46 mi
07h 16m
Flight
317.53 mi
511.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
317.53 mi
Kilometers
511.02 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
455.46 mi
Kilometers
733 km
Drive Time
07h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM MDT
Return by in Red Lodge
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Lodge
2026-04-23T05:01
Arrive Evergreen
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:16 PM to 2:46 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
9:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Lodge
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
Butte
MT

Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States

From Red Lodge
228.9 mi
03h 38m
To Evergreen
226.6 mi
03h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Thursday

Light Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 24 mph NNW
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Lodge and Evergreen.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 3rd Street

    61 m · 7 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Street

    2550 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 78

    31.6 mi · 38 min · State Highway 78

  5. 5

    Continue on South Woodard Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Woodard Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 78

    13.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 78

  7. 7

    Continue on Pratten Street

    675 ft · 25 sec · Pratten Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Pike Avenue

    1140 ft · 44 sec · East Pike Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 9th Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    188.8 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula

    42.6 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Helena Flats Road

    689 ft · 20 sec · Helena Flats Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Evergreen Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · East Evergreen Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto La Salle Road

    8 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 9th Street
190 mi · 42%
State Highway 78
45.1 mi · 10%
I 90 West
42.6 mi · 9%
US 12 East
5.69 mi · 1%
East Evergreen Drive
1.02 mi
South Woodard Avenue
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

North 9th Street

Merge slight left

189 mi · 03h 05m

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
07h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+138 mi
317.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butte
03h 38m from Red Lodge
Leave By
9:28 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Snow leaving Red Lodge and Chance Light Rain near Evergreen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Lodge to Evergreen?

The road trip is about 455.5 miles (733 km) and usually takes 07h 16m 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?

Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.9 miles from Red Lodge and 226.6 miles from Evergreen.

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

The direct path is about 317.5 miles (511 km), while the road route adds roughly 138 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 $62.56 one way or $125.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Snow around Red Lodge and Chance Light Rain near Evergreen.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Lodge and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 317.53 mi (511.02 km).

Red Lodge

#1 Red Lodge

City in Montana, United States

Population2,359
Coordinates45.1857800, -109.2468200
Altitude1697
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: South Broadway Avenue (-109.247005, 45.185777)
End: East Evergreen Drive (-114.276241, 48.225817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 733 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.07 gal
60.84 L · about $62.56
Round trip
$125.12
32.14 gal · 121.68 L
Estimated CO2
142.8 kg one way
Round trip: 285.6 kg / 630 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $62.56 $125.12
Mid-grade $4.23 $67.99 $135.98
Premium $4.55 $73.10 $146.20
Diesel $5.41 $86.97 $173.94

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 Red Lodge and Evergreen. The current time is 05:01:33.

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.