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10h 26m
Distance
595.9 mi
959 km
Drive Score
8/10
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2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$94
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Evergreen, MT
Shashank Brahmavar
Miles City, MT
Alex Moliski
The drive from Evergreen, MT to Miles City, MT covers 595.9 miles and takes about 10h 26m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 90, I 94, I 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 168 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $94.43 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
297.9 miles from Evergreen, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 19m into the drive .
At 595.9 miles and 10h 26m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 90 and I 94.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,770 ft
Total Descent
0 ft
Highest Point
4,693 ft
~273.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,770 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 94. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near MT 35.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 595.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.2 miles (MT 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles (MT 83): Lane positioning matters here; at 164.4 miles (US 12): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto MT 35
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto MT 83
Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp right onto US 12
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94 East: Bismark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 168 mi | 2h 45m |
| I 94 | 134.7 mi | 2h 20m |
| I 15 | 110.8 mi | 1h 51m |
| MT 83 | 91.1 mi | 1h 43m |
| State Highway 141 | 32.5 mi | 35m |
| MT 200 | 23.8 mi | 25m |
| MT 35 | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| US 12 | 12.9 mi | 14m |
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen, MT and Miles City, MT.
Start on US 2
Turn right onto East Evergreen Drive
Turn right onto Helena Flats Road
Turn left onto MT 35
Continue on MT 35
Turn left onto MT 83
Turn left onto MT 200
Turn right onto MT 141
Turn sharp right onto US 12
Turn left
Continue on this road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90
Continue on I 90; US 89; US 191
Continue on I 90; US 191
Continue on I 90; US 87; US 212
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
Take the exit onto I 94 Business
Arrive at destination
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.
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 131 miles or 2h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 297.9 miles or 5h 19m 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 297.9 miles or 5h 19m
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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miles City, MT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Evergreen, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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 298 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Miles City, MT
Aim for roughly 298 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 297.9 mi from Evergreen, MT · 5h 19m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
197 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
393 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, MTNight 1
298 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Whitehall, MT after about 298 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 131 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 297.9 miles from Evergreen, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 168 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 298 miles or 5.2 hours on the road.
The final approach into Miles City, 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 Miles City, MT.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Miles City, MT with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$94.43 one way
$188.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $99.26 | $198.52 |
| premium | $4.53 | $106.25 | $212.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $132.39 | $264.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$94
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$224–$334
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 208.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $63 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 178.8 | 2 | $62.57 | $28.60 |
| Efficient EV | 149 | 1 | $52.14 | $23.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 238.4 | 2 | $83.43 | $38.14 |
Gas CO2
208 kg
EV CO2
70 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Evergreen on Sunday
Local time
5:29 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Miles City on Sunday
Local time
5:29 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
32°F
Livingston, MT
393 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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