How far is Billings, MT from South Browning, MT?
The driving distance from Billings, MT to South Browning, MT is about 342.9 miles (551.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.2 miles (459 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Billings and South Browning.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Billings and South Browning.
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Start on Montana Avenue
589 ft · 25 sec · Montana Avenue
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Turn left onto North 23rd Street
114 m · 22 sec · North 23rd Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue North
1518 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto North 27th Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Airport Road
72 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
25.5 mi · 29 min
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Continue on Iowa Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
45.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn right
39.2 mi · 43 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn slight right
1588 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
557 ft · 7 sec
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Continue straight
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto 57th Street South
1.5 km · 1 min · 57th Street South
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
4.3 mi · 8 min · 2nd Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Drive North
73 m · 4 sec · Park Drive North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1070 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on First Avenue North Bridge
1045 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge
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Continue on Central Avenue West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Take the exit right
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.4 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
32.2 mi · 36 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street
157 m · 18 sec · West Division Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Division Street
44 m · 5 sec · West Division Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Avenue North
6 mi · 8 min · Main Avenue North
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Continue on 13th Lane Northwest
12.9 mi · 15 min · 13th Lane Northwest
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Continue on United States Highway 89
49.2 mi · 53 min · United States Highway 89
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue Southeast
906 ft · 45 sec · 8th Avenue Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Piegan Street
117 m · 19 sec · South Piegan Street
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Turn right onto Mountain Chief Road
93 m · 13 sec · Mountain Chief Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Chief Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Billings and South Browning.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
64.3 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Billings and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Browning.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Billings to South Browning?
The road trip is about 342.9 miles (551.8 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.2 miles from Billings and 171.7 miles from South Browning.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.2 miles (459 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.11 one way or $94.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Billings and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Browning.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Billings and South Browning. Straight-line distance: 285.21 mi (459 km).
#1 Billings
The most populous city in Montana.
| Population | 117,445 |
| Coordinates | 45.7832900, -108.5006900 |
| Altitude | 952 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Browning
Town in Glacier County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,785 |
| Coordinates | 48.5460800, -113.0142500 |
| Altitude | 1339 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Browning (-113.01425, 48.54608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $47.11 | $94.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $51.20 | $102.39 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $55.04 | $110.09 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $65.49 | $130.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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