Origin
Evergreen, MT
Night in Evergreen on Wednesday
Local time
10:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evergreen, MT to Colstrip, MT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
10h 16m
Distance
577.3 mi
929 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$91
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 8m
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6 AM
10h 17m
8 AM
10h 35m
10 AM
10h 23m
12 PM
10h 22m
3 PM
10h 24m
5 PM
10h 35m
8 PM
10h 11m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Evergreen, MT to Colstrip, MT covers 577.3 miles and takes about 10h 16m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on East Evergreen Drive, Helena Flats Road, Highway 141 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $91.48 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
288.6 miles from Evergreen, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 577.3 miles and 10h 16m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are East Evergreen Drive and Helena Flats Road.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Evergreen Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 10h 16m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. Navigation is simple, but the total wheel time makes endurance and break timing the real challenge.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Navigation is easy, but the length (10h 16m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Evergreen, MT to Colstrip, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Evergreen Drive | — | — |
| Helena Flats Road | — | — |
| Highway 141 | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| US 212 East | — | — |
| Cheyenne Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 39 | — | — |
| Box Elder Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Evergreen Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen, MT and Colstrip, MT.
1
Start on La Salle Road
26 ft
·
4 sec
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La Salle Road
2
Turn right onto East Evergreen Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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East Evergreen Drive
3
Turn right onto Helena Flats Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Helena Flats Road
4
Turn left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
5
Continue straight
15 mi
·
17 min
6
Turn left
91 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
7
Turn left
24 mi
·
25 min
8
Turn right onto State Highway 141
32 mi
·
35 min
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State Highway 141
9
Turn sharp right
13 mi
·
14 min
10
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
11
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
12
Take the ramp straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
42 min
14
Keep slight right
111 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
15
Continue straight
6.9 mi
·
6 min
16
Continue straight
113 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
17
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
3 min
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sheridan
54 mi
·
50 min
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I 90 East: Sheridan
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 212 East: Little Bighorn Battlefield, Broadus
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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US 212 East: Little Bighorn Battlefield, Broadus
20
Turn left
42 mi
·
49 min
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cheyenne Avenue
328 ft
·
6 sec
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Cheyenne Avenue
22
Exit the roundabout onto Cheyenne Avenue
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
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Cheyenne Avenue
23
Continue on State Highway 39
22 mi
·
33 min
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State Highway 39
24
Turn right onto Box Elder Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Box Elder Avenue
25
Arrive at your destination
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 288.6 miles from Evergreen, MT, or about 5h 8m into the drive.
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 127 miles or 2h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 288.6 miles or 5h 8m 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 288.6 miles or 5h 8m
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 9h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colstrip, 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 289 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Colstrip, MT
Aim for roughly 289 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 127 miles from Evergreen, MT.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 288.6 mi from Evergreen, MT · 5h 8m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
191 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
381 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Livingston, MTOvernight Options
Night 1
289 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Deer Lodge, MT after about 289 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 127 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 288.6 miles from Evergreen, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 289 miles or 5.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Colstrip, MT
The final approach into Colstrip, 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 Colstrip, MT.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Colstrip, MT with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$91.48 one way
$182.96 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
202 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $95.89 | $191.78 |
| premium | $4.53 | $102.98 | $205.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $127.46 | $254.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$91
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$221–$331
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 202 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 173.2 | 2 | $60.62 | $27.71 |
| Efficient EV | 144.3 | 1 | $50.51 | $23.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 230.9 | 2 | $80.82 | $36.95 |
Gas CO2
202 kg
EV CO2
68 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Colstrip, MT
Night in Colstrip on Wednesday
Local time
10:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Livingston, MT
381 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
12 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
10h 16m 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 Colstrip, MT covers 577.3 miles and takes about 10h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Evergreen Drive, Helena Flats Road, Highway 141. 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 289 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 288.6 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 $91.48 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (10h 16m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Evergreen, MT to Colstrip, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Evergreen, MT to Colstrip, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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