How far is West Yellowstone, MT from Evergreen, MT?
The driving distance from West Yellowstone, MT to Evergreen, MT is about 372.1 miles (598.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Yellowstone and Evergreen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Yellowstone and Evergreen.
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Start on Electric Street
12 m · 6 sec · Electric Street
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Turn right onto Firehole Avenue
1182 ft · 48 sec · Firehole Avenue
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Turn left onto Canyon Street
917 ft · 28 sec · Canyon Street
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Continue on Gallatin Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Gallatin Road
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Turn left onto Hebgen Lake Road
62.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Hebgen Lake Road
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Turn straight
137 m · 15 sec
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Continue straight
28 mi · 33 min
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Turn left
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
638 ft · 17 sec
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Take the ramp left
1776 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
42.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn sharp left
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 West Yellowstone and Evergreen.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving West Yellowstone and Areas Of Fog near Evergreen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Yellowstone to Evergreen?
The road trip is about 372.1 miles (598.9 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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 186 miles from West Yellowstone and 186.2 miles from Evergreen.
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 83.3 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 West Yellowstone and Areas Of Fog near Evergreen.
Stop Ideas Near Deer Lodge
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 Deer Lodge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Yellowstone and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 288.79 mi (464.76 km).
#1 West Yellowstone
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,372 |
| Coordinates | 44.6621500, -111.1041100 |
| Altitude | 2031 |
| 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 (-114.276258, 48.225817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 599 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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