Origin
Fort Benton, MT
Afternoon in Fort Benton on Saturday
Local time
2:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Benton, MT to Evergreen, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 58m
Distance
254.9 mi
410 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 45m
★
6 AM
4h 59m
8 AM
5h 26m
10 AM
5h 8m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 10m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Benton, MT
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Evergreen, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Benton, MT to Evergreen, MT covers 254.9 miles and takes about 4h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 2, West Roosevelt Highway, MT 223 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 116.3 miles on US 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.39 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
127.5 miles from Fort Benton, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 2 | 116.3 mi | 2h 10m |
| West Roosevelt Highway | 58 mi | 1h 8m |
| MT 223 | 52.3 mi | 56m |
| MT 206 | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| US Route 2 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| MT 35 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| US 87 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| MT 386 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 2
— 116.3 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Benton, MT and Evergreen, MT.
1
Start on this road
79 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
193 ft
·
19 sec
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
12th Street
5
Turn left onto MT 386
383 ft
·
10 sec
·
Saint Charles Street
6
Continue on MT 386
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
MT 386
7
Turn right onto US 87
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 87
8
Take the ramp
133 ft
·
3 sec
9
Turn straight onto MT 223
52 mi
·
56 min
·
MT 223
10
Continue on MT 223
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street West
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
42 mi
·
47 min
·
US 2
12
Turn right onto I 15 Bus; US 2
453 ft
·
16 sec
·
5th Avenue North
13
Continue on I 15 Bus; US 2
58 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
West Roosevelt Highway
14
Continue on US 2; US 89
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto US 2
246 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 2
16
Continue on US 2
72 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
US 2
17
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
1 min
18
At end of road, turn left onto Old US 2
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old US 2
19
Turn right onto US 2
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US Route 2
20
Continue on US 2
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 2
21
Turn left onto MT 206
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
MT 206
Use the left lane.
22
At end of road, turn right onto MT 35
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
MT 35
23
Turn right onto Helena Flats Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Helena Flats Road
24
Turn left onto East Evergreen Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Evergreen Drive
25
Turn left onto US 2
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
La Salle Road
26
Arrive at destination
US 2
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 127.5 miles from Fort Benton, MT, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.3 miles.
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 56 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.5 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evergreen, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Benton, 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 Fort Benton, MT
This is one driving day of about 254.9 miles and 4h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Fort Benton, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 2 for about 116.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 127.5 miles from Fort Benton, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 116.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 239.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MT 386 / Saint Charles Street
Turn left onto MT 386 / Saint Charles Street
Navigation decision point
5
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 2
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
Navigation decision point
5
230 mi into trip
|
~4h 23m in
|
Old US 2
At end of road, turn left onto Old US 2
Navigation decision point
6
239.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 38m in
|
MT 206
Turn left onto MT 206
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.39 one way
$80.79 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $42.34 | $84.68 |
| premium | $4.53 | $45.47 | $90.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.28 | $112.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.5 | 0 | $26.76 | $12.24 |
| Efficient EV | 63.7 | 0 | $22.30 | $10.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102 | 1 | $35.69 | $16.31 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 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.
Destination
Evergreen, MT
Afternoon in Evergreen on Saturday
Local time
2:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
61°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
13 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
4h 58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
254.9 mi in 4h 58m, mostly highway — 116.3 mi of that is on US 2.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 116.3 mi on US 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 2 and West Roosevelt Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
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 4h 58m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MT 386 / Saint Charles Street): Navigation decision point; at 56.4 miles (US 2): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 58m. Total distance: 254.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 116.3 miles on US 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (MT 386 / Saint Charles Street): Navigation decision point; at 56.4 miles (US 2): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 10.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Evergreen, MT, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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