The drive from Evergreen, MT to Baker, MT covers 644.9 miles and takes about 12h 15m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on US Highway 87, US Route 2, US 87 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 196.5 miles on US Highway 87.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $102.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
322.4 miles from Evergreen, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
At 644.9 miles and 12h 15m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are US Highway 87 and US Route 2.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 196.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 87 and US Route 2. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Helena Flats Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 644.9 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Helena Flats Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (MT 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (MT 206): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1 mi into trip|~2m in|Helena Flats Road
Turn right onto Helena Flats Road
Navigation decision point
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1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|MT 35
Turn left onto MT 35
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.6 mi into trip|~8m in|MT 206
Turn left onto MT 206
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.3 mi into trip|~20m in|US 2
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
Navigation decision point
5
599.2 mi into trip|~11h 7m in
Take the exit toward MT 261: Wibaux, Baker
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MT 261: Wibaux, Baker
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 87
196.5 mi
3h 34m
US Route 2
80.1 mi
1h 30m
US 87
79 mi
1h 25m
US 89
76.4 mi
1h 26m
State Highway 7
44.3 mi
1h 5m
MT 200 S
43.4 mi
46m
I 94
29.8 mi
27m
10th Avenue South
22.6 mi
25m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 87
— 196.5 mi, about 3h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen, MT and Baker, MT.
1
Start on US 2
26 ft·3 sec·La Salle Road
2
Turn right onto East Evergreen Drive
1.0 mi·2 min·East Evergreen Drive
3
Turn right onto Helena Flats Road
0.1 mi·21 sec·Helena Flats Road
4
Turn left onto MT 35
1.1 mi·1 min·MT 35
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on MT 35
3.3 mi·4 min·MT 35
6
Turn left onto MT 206
9.7 mi·12 min·MT 206
Use the left lane.
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
1.7 mi·2 min·US 2
8
Continue on US 2
80 mi·1 hr 30 min·US Route 2
9
Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 89
24 ft·0 sec·US 2; US 89
10
Continue on US 2; US 89
3.7 mi·6 min·US 2; US 89
11
Turn straight onto US 89
68 mi·1 hr 16 min·US 89
12
Enter roundabout onto US 89
526 ft·19 sec·1st Street Southwest
13
Continue on US 89
107 ft·1 sec·1st Street Southwest
14
Turn straight onto US 89
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Avenue South
15
Continue on US 89
17 mi·18 min·United States Route 89
16
Continue on US 89
15 mi·15 min·1st Road Southeast
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 89; MT 200
7.9 mi·9 min·US 89; MT 200
18
Take the exit onto US 89; MT 200
0.3 mi·32 sec·US 89; MT 200
Toward I 15 South: Great Falls
19
Merge onto I 15; US 89; MT 200
9.5 mi·8 min·First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit onto I 15 Business
0.2 mi·30 sec·I 15 Business
Toward I 15 Business
21
Turn left onto I 15 Business
1.5 mi·1 min·Central Avenue West
22
Continue on I 15 Business
0.2 mi·17 sec·First Avenue North Bridge
23
Continue on I 15 Business
1.2 mi·2 min·1st Avenue North
24
Turn right onto US 87
0.8 mi·1 min·14th Street North
25
Turn left onto US 87; US 89; MT 3; MT 200
23 mi·25 min·10th Avenue South
26
Enter roundabout
224 ft·2 sec
27
Continue
0.3 mi·20 sec
28
Turn straight onto US 87; MT 3; MT 200
64 mi·1 hr 9 min·US 87; MT 3; MT 200
29
Continue on US 87; US 191; MT 200
15 mi·15 min·US 87; US 191; MT 200
30
Turn straight onto US 191
2.6 mi·3 min·Truck Bypass
31
Continue on 1st Avenue North
0.3 mi·37 sec·1st Avenue North
32
Turn left onto US 87; MT 200
0.4 mi·1 min·East Main Street
33
Continue on US 87; MT 200
1.1 mi·2 min·Northeast Main Street
34
Continue on US 87; MT 200
196 mi·3 hr 34 min·US Highway 87
35
Continue on MT 200 S
43 mi·46 min·MT 200 S
36
Continue on MT 200S
520 ft·14 sec·MT 200S
37
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
38
Merge onto I 94
30 mi·27 min·I 94
39
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward MT 261: Wibaux, Baker
40
Turn right onto MT 261
272 ft·5 sec·MT 261
41
Continue on 2nd Avenue North
0.2 mi·17 sec·2nd Avenue North
42
Turn right onto MT 7
44 mi·1 hr 5 min·State Highway 7
43
Continue on MT 7
0.3 mi·26 sec·Main Street
44
Turn right onto US 12
0.4 mi·43 sec·West Montana Avenue
45
Turn left onto 6th Street West
329 ft·14 sec·6th Street West
46
Arrive at destination
6th Street West
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 322.4 miles from Evergreen, MT, or about 6h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 196.5 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 142 miles or 2h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 322.4 miles or 6h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 322.4 miles or 6h 6m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 10h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baker, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Evergreen, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Evergreen, MT
Aim for roughly 322 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Baker, MT
Aim for roughly 322 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 142 miles from Evergreen, MT.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 87 for about 196.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 322.4 mi from Evergreen, MT
· 6h 6m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
19 mi from route
~46 min detour
$35
near mile 44.5
Park Closure: Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $68 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
193.5
2
$67.71
$30.96
Efficient EV
161.2
1
$56.43
$25.80
EV Truck/SUV
258
3
$90.29
$41.27
Gas CO2
226 kg
EV CO2
75 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evergreen, MT
Late night
in Evergreen on Saturday
Local time
1:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Baker, MT
Late night
in Baker on Saturday
Local time
1:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Lewistown, MT
426 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12h 15m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Evergreen, MT to Baker, MT covers 644.9 miles and takes about 12h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 87, US Route 2, US 87. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 322 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 322.4 miles from Evergreen, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $102.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 644.9 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Helena Flats Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (MT 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (MT 206): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Evergreen, MT to Baker, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
