How far is South Browning, MT from Evergreen, MT?

The driving distance from South Browning, MT to Evergreen, MT is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
97.62 mi
01h 49m
Flight
61.99 mi
99.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.99 mi
Kilometers
99.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.62 mi
Kilometers
157.1 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen
Sat, Apr 18, 3:48 AM MDT
Return by in South Browning
Sat, Apr 18, 5:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Browning
2026-04-18T01:58
Arrive Evergreen
Sat, Apr 18, 3:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Browning
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
Columbia Falls
MT

Town in Montana, United States

From South Browning
49.1 mi
00h 54m
To Evergreen
48.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph WSW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Browning and Evergreen.

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain Chief Road

    1087 ft · 48 sec · Mountain Chief Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Owl Eyes Road

    117 m · 22 sec · Owl Eyes Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue Southwest

    138 m · 22 sec · 8th Avenue Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest Boundary Street

    2684 ft · 2 min · Southwest Boundary Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southwest

    1036 ft · 51 sec · 1st Avenue Southwest

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    72.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    842 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US 2

    1930 ft · 1 min · Old US 2

  9. 9

    Turn right onto US Route 2

    7.5 mi · 10 min · US Route 2

  10. 10

    Continue on US 2

    1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2

  11. 11

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Helena Flats Road

    689 ft · 20 sec · Helena Flats Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Evergreen Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · East Evergreen Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto La Salle Road

    8 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Browning 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
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 2
7.55 mi · 8%
US 2
1.66 mi · 2%
East Evergreen Drive
1.02 mi · 1%
Southwest Boundary Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Old US 2
0.37 mi
Mountain Chief Road
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

72.1 mi · 01h 20m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia Falls
00h 54m from South Browning
Leave By
2:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Browning and Mostly Sunny near Evergreen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Browning to Evergreen?

The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Columbia Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from South Browning and 48.5 miles from Evergreen.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 2:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Browning and Mostly Sunny near Evergreen.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia Falls

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

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

RAIL

Whitefish station

12 mi away
500 Depot Street
RAIL

West Glacier

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

Essex

44 mi away
290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd
RAIL

East Glacier Park

72 mi away
400 Highway 49 North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Browning and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 61.99 mi (99.76 km).

South Browning

#1 South Browning

Town in Glacier County, Montana, United States

Population1,785
Coordinates48.5460800, -113.0142500
Altitude1339
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: Mountain Chief Road (-113.014291, 48.546281)
End: East Evergreen Drive (-114.276241, 48.225817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.04 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.78
6.88 gal · 26.08 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.39 $26.78
Mid-grade $4.23 $14.55 $29.11
Premium $4.55 $15.65 $31.30
Diesel $5.41 $18.62 $37.23

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Browning and Evergreen. The current time is 01:58:16.

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.