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Montana

December 2025 Trip

Trip Overview

Two-day drive from Edmonds, Washington to Helena, Montana with an overnight stay at the historic Savenac Nursery.

Route Details

Total Distance

545 miles over two days

Departure

December 17, 9:00 AM

Overnight Stop

Savenac West Cottage

Final Destination

Helena, Montana

Day 1: Edmonds → Savenac (406 miles, approximately 7 hours with stops)
Route: I-5 N → I-405 S → I-90 E through Snoqualmie Pass, Spokane, and crossing into Montana at Lookout Pass

Day 2: Savenac → Helena (139 miles, approximately 2.5 hours plus lunch in Missoula)
Route: I-90 E to Garrison Junction, then US-12 N to Helena

📄 VIEW COMPLETE TRAVEL GUIDE (PDF)

The complete travel guide includes detailed turn-by-turn directions, dark arrival procedures for finding Savenac West Cottage, fuel stop recommendations, weather contingencies, and emergency information.