Origin
Cut Bank, MT
Late night in Cut Bank on Saturday
Local time
5:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
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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.
Cut Bank, MT
Alex Huahuisa Florez
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 highway-focused drive. 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 .
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.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 39m highway drive covering 132.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 2 and East Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 74 miles on US 2.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 74 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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~2h 4m in
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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
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.3 mi from Cut Bank, MT · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop up before US 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74 miles.
Arriving in Evergreen, MT
The final approach into Evergreen, MT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Evergreen, MT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Destination
Evergreen, MT
Late night in Evergreen on Saturday
Local time
5:16 AM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cut Bank, MT to Evergreen, MT covers 132.6 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 2, East Main Street, MT 206. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.3 miles from Cut Bank, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
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.
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.
The route from Cut Bank, MT to Evergreen, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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