Origin
Evergreen, MT
Morning in Evergreen on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evergreen, MT to Columbia Falls, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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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Columbia Falls, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Evergreen, MT to Columbia Falls, MT covers 13.1 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 2, 9th Street, La Salle Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10 miles on US 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 2 | 10 mi | 12m |
| 9th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| La Salle Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 7th Street West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 2
— 10 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen, MT and Columbia Falls, MT.
1
Start on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
La Salle Road
2
Continue on US 2
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 2
3
Continue on US 2
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 2
4
Continue on US 2
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
9th Street
5
Turn left onto 4th Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
4th Avenue West
6
Turn right onto 7th Street West
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
7th Street West
7
Arrive at destination
7th Street West
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 12.8 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
4th Avenue West
Turn left onto 4th Avenue West
Navigation decision point
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
7th Street West
Turn right onto 7th Street West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.15 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.18 | $4.35 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Columbia Falls, MT
Morning in Columbia Falls on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°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
20 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
18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
13.1 mi in 18m, mostly highway — 10 mi of that is on US 2.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on US 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 2 and 9th Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 12.8 miles in near 4th Avenue West.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Evergreen, MT to Columbia Falls, MT is easy. At 18m with 77% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.8 miles (4th Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (7th Street West): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on US 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 12.8 miles (4th Avenue West): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (7th Street West): 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 Columbia Falls, 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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