Origin
Evergreen, MT
Morning in Evergreen on Saturday
Local time
8:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evergreen, MT to Bigfork, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evergreen, MT
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Bigfork, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Evergreen, MT to Bigfork, MT covers 19.8 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MT 35, East Evergreen Drive, Grand Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on MT 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 19.8 miles, with most of the trip on MT 35 and East Evergreen Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.1 miles on MT 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MT 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MT 35 and East Evergreen Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Evergreen Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Evergreen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Helena Flats Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (MT 35): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Evergreen Drive
Turn right onto East Evergreen Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Helena Flats Road
Turn right onto Helena Flats Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MT 35
Turn left onto MT 35
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Holt Drive
Turn left onto Holt Drive
Navigation decision point
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Cascade Avenue
Turn left onto Cascade Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MT 35 | 18.1 mi | 23m |
| East Evergreen Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Grand Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Helena Flats Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Holt Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cascade Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| La Salle Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MT 35
— 18.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen, MT and Bigfork, 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
17 mi
·
21 min
·
MT 35
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Holt Drive
434 ft
·
19 sec
·
Holt Drive
7
Continue on Grand Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Drive
8
Turn left onto Cascade Avenue
173 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cascade Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
Cascade Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Bigfork, MT
Morning in Bigfork on Saturday
Local time
8:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
28m 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 Evergreen, MT to Bigfork, MT covers 19.8 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MT 35, East Evergreen Drive, Grand Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 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 $3.14 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.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Evergreen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Helena Flats Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (MT 35): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Evergreen, MT to Bigfork, 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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