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Trip from Cut Bank, MT to Evergreen, MT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

132.6 mi

213 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 29m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Cut Bank, MT

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Evergreen, MT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cut Bank, MT to Evergreen, MT covers 132.6 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 2, East Main Street, MT 206 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74 miles on US 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

66.3 miles from Cut Bank, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 2 74 mi 1h 22m
East Main Street 34.6 mi 41m
MT 206 9.7 mi 12m
US Route 2 7.5 mi 10m
MT 35 4.4 mi 5m
East Evergreen Drive 1 mi 2m
East Central Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Old US 2 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 2 — 74 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cut Bank, MT and Evergreen, MT.

1

Start on US 2

35 mi · 41 min · East Main Street
2

Continue on US 2; US 89

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Central Avenue
3

Enter roundabout onto US 2

246 ft · 3 sec · US 2
4

Continue on US 2

72 mi · 1 hr 19 min · US 2
5

Turn right

0.2 mi · 1 min
6

At end of road, turn left onto Old US 2

0.4 mi · 1 min · Old US 2
7

Turn right onto US 2

7.5 mi · 10 min · US Route 2
8

Continue on US 2

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2
9

Turn left onto MT 206

9.7 mi · 12 min · MT 206
Use the left lane.
10

At end of road, turn right onto MT 35

4.4 mi · 5 min · MT 35
11

Turn right onto Helena Flats Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Helena Flats Road
12

Turn left onto East Evergreen Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Evergreen Drive
13

Turn left onto US 2

26 ft · 0 sec · La Salle Road
14

Arrive at destination

US 2

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.3 miles from Cut Bank, MT, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 29 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 66.3 miles or 1h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evergreen, MT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cut Bank, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cut Bank, MT

This is one driving day of about 132.6 miles and 2h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Cut Bank, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 2 for about 74 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Flathead County, Montana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbia Falls, MT

66 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

South Browning, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bigfork, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.3 miles from Cut Bank, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Huckleberry Patch

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hungry Horse, Montana

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.7

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14063875000

Visit website

Glacier Haven Resort Bar & Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Essex, Montana

3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Latte Da

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cut Bank, Montana

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+14062291022

Visit website

Artique Brew Coffee and Tea Shop

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cut Bank, Montana

0.3 mi

Marketplace on Main

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cut Bank, Montana

0.3 mi

Huckleberry Patch

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.7

Hungry Horse, Montana

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14063875000

Visit website

Canyon cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 113.7

Hungry Horse, Montana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14063874810

Chinatown Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 132.6

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14067552401

Visit website

Glacier Haven Resort Bar & Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.3

Essex, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14068885720

Visit website

Montana Coffee Traders

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.7

Columbia Falls, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14068927696

Visit website

Nite Owl & Back Room Restaurants

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.7

Columbia Falls, Montana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14068923131

Visit website

Columbia Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.7

Columbia Falls, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14068978200

Visit website

Latte Da

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Cut Bank, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+14062291022

Visit website

Artique Brew Coffee and Tea Shop

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Cut Bank, Montana

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+14068730333

Marketplace on Main

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cut Bank, Montana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14068730333

Visit website

Brownies Grocery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 47.4

East Glacier Park, Montana

+14062264426

Visit website

Buckaroo Brews

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Cut Bank, Montana

Hours: 6 am–4:30 pm

Alpine Start Espresso

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 47.4

East Glacier Park, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14062607301

Triple Divide Coffee Co.

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 47.4

East Glacier Park, Montana

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+18448687474

Visit website

Chi Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $40 mile 132.6

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+14064077707

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 132.6

Kalispell, Montana

+18887584389

Visit website

TurnOnGreen Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 132.6

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15106572635

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 132.6

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Rivian Waypoints

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 37.9

Browning, Montana

+18665761495

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 113.7

Columbia Falls, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 104.2

Columbia Falls, Montana

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 132.6

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

2.1 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 132.6

Kalispell, Montana

+14067515050

Visit website

Glacier Park Trading Co

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 47.4

East Glacier Park, Montana

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+14062269227

Visit website

Thompson Memorial Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 132.6

Kalispell, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14067587718

Visit website

Montana Radio Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 123.2

Kalispell, Montana

+14067557575

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 35.3 and 127 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
35.3 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 2

Enter roundabout onto US 2

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
107.6 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
107.7 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | Old US 2

At end of road, turn left onto Old US 2

Navigation decision point

6
117.3 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | MT 206

Turn left onto MT 206

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
127 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | MT 35

At end of road, turn right onto MT 35

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.01 one way

$42.02 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $22.03 $44.05
premium $4.53 $23.65 $47.31
diesel $5.61 $29.28 $58.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.8 0 $13.92 $6.36
Efficient EV 33.2 0 $11.60 $5.30
EV Truck/SUV 53 0 $18.56 $8.49

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cut Bank, MT

Afternoon in Cut Bank on Saturday

Local time

12:17 PM

MDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evergreen, MT

Afternoon in Evergreen on Saturday

Local time

12:17 PM

MDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 39m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park

National Park

A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in huma...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour $35 near mile 96
Park Closure: Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

132.6 mi in 2h 39m, mostly highway — 74 mi of that is on US 2.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74 mi on US 2.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 2 and East Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 35.3 miles in near US 2.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cut Bank, MT to Evergreen, MT is easy. At 2h 39m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 35.3 miles (US 2): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 107.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 107.7 miles (Old US 2): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 132.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 74 miles on US 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through MT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 35.3 miles (US 2): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 107.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 107.7 miles (Old US 2): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Glacier National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Evergreen, MT before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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