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Trip from Warm Springs, MT to Evergreen, MT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 46m

Distance

204 mi

328 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 34m ★
6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 57m
5 PM
4h 11m
8 PM
3h 39m

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

unincorporated community in Deer Lodge County, Montana, United States

Warm Springs, MT

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plant that has leaves at all times of the year

Evergreen, MT

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Trip Overview

This 204-mile drive from Warm Springs, Montana, to Evergreen, Montana, will take you approximately 3 hours and 46 minutes. Primarily utilizing MT 83 and I-90, this trip is a straightforward highway-focused journey. With a manageable fuel cost estimated at $32, it's well-suited for a single-day adventure, making it an excellent option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. Both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, so expect consistent scenery throughout your travels. This route offers a practical way to connect two points in Montana without requiring an overnight stop.

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

102 miles from Warm Springs, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 46m. Total distance: 204 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a drive that is 99% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster-paced roads. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 91.1 miles on MT 83, so plan your fuel and breaks accordingly. The route largely consists of highway driving, offering a consistent experience as you travel through the Montana landscape. This highway-focused profile suggests a direct and efficient journey, allowing for steady progress towards Evergreen.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MT 83 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MT 83 and MT 141. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 25.4 miles in.

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 3h 46m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles (US 12): Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles (MT 141): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
25.4 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
5
26.7 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 12

At end of road, turn right onto US 12

Navigation decision point

5
39.6 mi into trip | ~40m in | MT 141

Turn sharp left onto MT 141

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
72 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | MT 200

At end of road, turn left onto MT 200

Navigation decision point

4
95.9 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | MT 83

Turn right onto MT 83

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Warm Springs, MT to Evergreen, MT, road signs begin pointing toward Garrison along the way.

Garrison

25.4 mi in | ~24m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MT 83 91.1 mi 1h 43m
MT 141 32.5 mi 35m
I 90 25 mi 23m
MT 200 23.8 mi 25m
MT 35 15.9 mi 18m
US 12 12.9 mi 14m
East Evergreen Drive 1 mi 2m
Helena Flats Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: MT 83 — 91.1 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warm Springs, MT and Evergreen, MT.

1

Start on MT 48

512 ft · 12 sec · Gas City Road
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
3

Merge onto I 90

25 mi · 23 min · I 90
4

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min
Toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
5

At end of road, turn right onto US 12

13 mi · 14 min · US 12
6

Turn sharp left onto MT 141

32 mi · 35 min · MT 141
7

At end of road, turn left onto MT 200

24 mi · 25 min · MT 200
8

Turn right onto MT 83

91 mi · 1 hr 43 min · MT 83
9

At end of road, turn right onto MT 35

11 mi · 13 min · MT 35
10

Continue on MT 35

4.5 mi · 5 min · MT 35
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn right onto Helena Flats Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Helena Flats Road
12

Turn left onto East Evergreen Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Evergreen Drive
13

Turn left onto US 2

26 ft · 0 sec · La Salle Road
14

Arrive at destination

US 2

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 46-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning will give you ample time to reach Evergreen without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop and a 99% highway share, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 91.1 miles on MT 83, as services might be more spread out. The estimated fuel cost of $32 makes budgeting straightforward for this approximately 204-mile journey.

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 102 miles from Warm Springs, MT, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 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 45 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 102 miles or 1h 48m 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 2m

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 Warm Springs, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Warm Springs, MT

This is one driving day of about 204 miles and 3h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Warm Springs, 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 MT 83 for about 91.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 102 mi from Warm Springs, MT · 1h 48m into the drive

Downtown Seeley Lake, MT, MT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Seeley Lake, MT

102 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

Deer Lodge, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seeley Lake, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102 miles from Warm Springs, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before MT 83 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.1 miles.

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

$32.33 one way

$64.65 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $33.88 $67.77
premium $4.53 $36.39 $72.78
diesel $5.61 $45.04 $90.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.2 0 $21.42 $9.79
Efficient EV 51 0 $17.85 $8.16
EV Truck/SUV 81.6 1 $28.56 $13.06

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Warm Springs, MT

Morning in Warm Springs on Friday

Local time

11:17 AM

MDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Evergreen, MT

Morning in Evergreen on Friday

Local time

11:17 AM

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

21 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

3h 46m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Warm Springs, MT to Evergreen, MT covers 204 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MT 83, MT 141, I 90. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 102 miles from Warm Springs, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.33 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 46m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles (US 12): Navigation decision point; at 39.6 miles (MT 141): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

On the drive from Warm Springs, MT to Evergreen, MT, road signs begin pointing toward Garrison along the way.

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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