Trip from Evergreen, MT to Three Forks, MT

Drive Time

5h 20m

Distance

246.9 mi

397 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

5h 7m ★

6 AM

5h 21m

8 AM

5h 48m

10 AM

5h 30m

12 PM

5h 28m

3 PM

5h 32m

5 PM

5h 46m

8 PM

5h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Evergreen, MT

Shashank Brahmavar

Three Forks, MT

Alex Moliski

Trip Overview

The drive from Evergreen, MT to Three Forks, MT covers 246.9 miles and takes about 5h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Evergreen Drive, Helena Flats Road, US 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.12 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

123.5 miles from Evergreen, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 20m drive with frequent turns across 246.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 30 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?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 20m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Evergreen, MT to Three Forks, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Evergreen Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Helena Flats Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 2	Unavailable	Refreshing
Route 2	Unavailable	Refreshing
the route	Unavailable	Refreshing
1st Street Southwest	Unavailable	Refreshing
Main Avenue South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Route 89	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Evergreen Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen, MT and Three Forks, MT.

Start on La Salle Road

26 ft · 4 sec · La Salle Road

Turn right onto East Evergreen Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Evergreen Drive

Turn right onto Helena Flats Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Helena Flats Road

Turn left

1.1 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

3.3 mi · 4 min

Turn left

9.7 mi · 12 min

At the end of the road, turn right onto US 2

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2

Continue on US Route 2

80 mi · 1 hr 30 min · US Route 2

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

23 ft · the route

Exit the roundabout

3.7 mi · 6 min

Turn straight

68 mi · 1 hr 16 min

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 1st Street Southwest

525 ft · 19 sec · 1st Street Southwest

Exit the rotary onto 1st Street Southwest

108 ft · 2 sec · 1st Street Southwest

Turn straight onto Main Avenue South

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Avenue South

Continue on United States Route 89

17 mi · 18 min · United States Route 89

Continue on 1st Road Southeast

15 mi · 15 min · 1st Road Southeast

At the end of the road, turn left

7.9 mi · 9 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 15 South: Great Falls

Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

9.5 mi · 8 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 15 Business

Turn left onto Central Avenue West

1.5 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West

Continue on First Avenue North Bridge

0.2 mi · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge

Continue on 1st Avenue North

1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

Turn right onto 14th Street North

0.8 mi · 1 min · 14th Street North

Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

6.2 mi · 7 min · 10th Avenue South

Turn right onto Stockett Road

9.5 mi · 23 min · Stockett Road

Turn left onto Cottonwood Coulee Road

4.1 mi · 15 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road

Continue on Cottonwood Coulee Road

1.8 mi · 6 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road

Continue on Cottonwood Coulee Road

2.4 mi · 9 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 123.5 miles from Evergreen, MT, or about 2h 40m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 123.5 miles or 2h 40m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Three Forks, MT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Evergreen, MT

This is one driving day of about 246.9 miles and 5h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Evergreen, MT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 123.5 mi from Evergreen, MT · 2h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Browning, MT

123 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Bigfork, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Browning, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.5 miles from Evergreen, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Three Forks, MT

The final approach into Three Forks, 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 Three Forks, MT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.12 one way

$78.25 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.23	$41.13	$82.25
premium	$4.53	$44.02	$88.05
diesel	$5.64	$54.85	$109.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.1	0	$25.92	$11.85
Efficient EV	61.7	0	$21.60	$9.88
EV Truck/SUV	98.8	1	$34.57	$15.80

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Evergreen, MT

Night in Evergreen on Sunday

Local time

11:30 PM

MDT

Current temp

29°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Three Forks, MT

Night in Three Forks on Sunday

Local time

11:30 PM

MDT

Current temp

30°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

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

1 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

5h 20m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Three Forks, MT covers 246.9 miles and takes about 5h 20m 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, US 2. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 123.5 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 $39.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 20m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Evergreen, MT to Three Forks, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Evergreen, MT to Three Forks, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.