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2h 39m
Distance
123.9 mi
199 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
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Orchard Homes, MT
John De Leon
Evergreen, MT
Shashank Brahmavar
The drive from Orchard Homes, MT to Evergreen, MT covers 123.9 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 93, Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway, South Reserve Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 110.5 miles on US 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62 miles from Orchard Homes, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
This is a 2h 39m highway drive covering 123.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 93 and Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 110.5 miles on US 93.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
791 ft
Total Descent
0 ft
Highest Point
3,944 ft
~15.5 mi in
Elevation Range
791 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 93 and Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near I 90 Business; US 93.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 39m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (I 90 Business; US 93): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (US 93; MT 200): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles (US 93; MT 200): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 93 toward I 90 West, US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell, Coeur D' Alene
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 93; MT 200 toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93; MT 200 toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue East
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 2 / US Route 2
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 93 | 110.5 mi | 2h 16m |
| Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway | 4.9 mi | 4m |
| South Reserve Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| 3rd Avenue East | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| US Route 2 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| La Salle Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South 7th Street West | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Woodland Park Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Orchard Homes, MT and Evergreen, MT.
Start on South 7th Street West
Turn left onto South Reserve Street
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 93
Merge onto I 90; US 93; MT 200
Take the exit onto US 93; MT 200
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93; MT 200
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue East
Turn right onto 2nd Street East
Continue on Conrad Drive
Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive
Turn right onto US 2
Continue on US 2
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evergreen, MT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Orchard Homes, 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 Orchard Homes, MT
This is one driving day of about 123.9 miles and 2h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62 mi from Orchard Homes, MT · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 62 miles from Orchard Homes, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 93 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.5 miles.
The final approach into Evergreen, 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 Evergreen, MT.
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
$19.63 one way
$39.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
| premium | $4.53 | $22.09 | $44.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.53 | $55.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.01 | $5.95 |
| Efficient EV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $4.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.35 | $7.93 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Orchard Homes on Sunday
Local time
5:20 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Evening in Evergreen on Sunday
Local time
5:20 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Rain Showers
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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