How far is Townsend, MT from Evergreen, MT?
The driving distance from Townsend, MT to Evergreen, MT is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.5 miles (296.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Montana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Snow
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Townsend and Evergreen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Townsend and Evergreen.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto South Front Street
33.1 mi · 40 min · South Front Street
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Turn right onto North Montana Avenue
2555 ft · 1 min · North Montana Avenue
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Continue on East Lyndale Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Lyndale Avenue
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Continue on Euclid Avenue
29.8 mi · 35 min · Euclid Avenue
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Turn right
32.5 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right
91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Helena Flats Road
689 ft · 20 sec · Helena Flats Road
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Turn left onto East Evergreen Drive
1 mi · 3 min · East Evergreen Drive
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Turn left onto La Salle Road
8 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Townsend and Evergreen.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
91.1 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Snow leaving Townsend 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 Townsend to Evergreen?
The road trip is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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 Townsend and 115 miles from Evergreen.
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 44.8 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 9:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow around Townsend and Chance Light Rain near Evergreen.
Stop Ideas Near Seeley Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seeley Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Townsend and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 184.48 mi (296.89 km).
#1 Townsend
City in Montana, USA
| Population | 2,220 |
| Coordinates | 46.3191000, -111.5208000 |
| Altitude | 1171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evergreen
Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.2257900, -114.2762400 |
| Altitude | 891 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Evergreen Drive (-114.276241, 48.225817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $31.49 | $62.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $34.23 | $68.46 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $36.80 | $73.60 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $43.78 | $87.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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