Origin
Three Forks, MT
Night in Three Forks on Sunday
Local time
11:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Three Forks, MT to Evergreen, MT
Drive Time
4h 24m
Distance
249.6 mi
402 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 12m
★
6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Three Forks, MT
Alex Moliski
Evergreen, MT
Shashank Brahmavar
Trip Overview
The drive from Three Forks, MT to Evergreen, MT covers 249.6 miles and takes about 4h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Stockett Road, 57th Street South, 2nd Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.55 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
124.8 miles from Three Forks, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 24m drive with frequent turns across 249.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Stockett Road 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 4h 24m 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 Three Forks, MT to Evergreen, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stockett Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 57th Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Drive North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| First Avenue North Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Avenue West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| First Special Service Force Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Stockett Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Forks, MT and Evergreen, MT.
1
Start on Cottonwood Coulee Road
8.3 mi
·
31 min
·
Cottonwood Coulee Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Stockett Road
9.5 mi
·
22 min
·
Stockett Road
3
Turn left
3.0 mi
·
3 min
4
Turn right onto 57th Street South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
57th Street South
5
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
2nd Avenue North
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Drive North
240 ft
·
4 sec
·
Park Drive North
7
Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
1st Avenue North
8
Continue on First Avenue North Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
First Avenue North Bridge
9
Continue on Central Avenue West
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue West
10
Take the exit right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
11
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.4 mi
·
9 min
·
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right
8.3 mi
·
9 min
13
Turn right
32 mi
·
35 min
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street
515 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Division Street
15
Exit the rotary onto West Division Street
144 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Division Street
16
Turn slight right onto Main Avenue North
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Avenue North
17
Continue on 13th Lane Northwest
13 mi
·
15 min
·
13th Lane Northwest
18
Continue on United States Highway 89
49 mi
·
53 min
·
United States Highway 89
19
At the end of the road, turn left
3.9 mi
·
6 min
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
246 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
21
Exit the roundabout
72 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
22
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
1 min
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US 2
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old US 2
24
Turn right onto US Route 2
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US Route 2
25
Continue on US 2
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 2
26
Turn left
9.7 mi
·
12 min
27
At the end of the road, turn right
4.4 mi
·
5 min
28
Turn right onto Helena Flats Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Helena Flats Road
29
Turn left onto East Evergreen Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Evergreen Drive
30
Turn left onto La Salle Road
26 ft
·
La Salle Road
31
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 124.8 miles from Three Forks, MT, or about 2h 12m 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.8 miles or 2h 12m 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 37m
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 Three Forks, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Three Forks, MT
This is one driving day of about 249.6 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Three Forks, 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 124.8 mi from Three Forks, MT · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.8 miles from Three Forks, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Evergreen, MT
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.55 one way
$79.11 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $41.58 | $83.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $44.51 | $89.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.45 | $110.90 |
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: 87.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.9 | 0 | $26.21 | $11.98 |
| Efficient EV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.84 | $9.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.8 | 1 | $34.94 | $15.97 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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
Night in Evergreen on Sunday
Local time
11:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
29°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 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 24m 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 Three Forks, MT to Evergreen, MT covers 249.6 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stockett Road, 57th Street South, 2nd Avenue North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.8 miles from Three Forks, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.55 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 4h 24m 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 Three Forks, MT to Evergreen, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Three Forks, MT to Evergreen, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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