How far is Bozeman, MT from North Browning, MT?
The driving distance from Bozeman, MT to North Browning, MT is about 272 miles (437.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bozeman and North Browning.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bozeman and North Browning.
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Start on North Willson Avenue
2143 ft · 1 min · North Willson Avenue
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Turn left onto West Peach Street
1896 ft · 42 sec · West Peach Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North 7th Avenue
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Turn left
31.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 287
62.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Great Falls
1958 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
35.9 mi · 36 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Augusta, Choteau
20.8 mi · 31 min
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Turn right
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Simms Fairfield Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Simms Fairfield Road
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Continue on 3rd Lane
5.3 mi · 9 min · 3rd Lane
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Turn left onto 1st Road Southeast
3.3 mi · 4 min · 1st Road Southeast
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Continue on Park Way
16.8 mi · 19 min · Park Way
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Continue on Main Avenue South
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Avenue South
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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
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Northeast Boundary Street
2056 ft · 43 sec · Northeast Boundary Street
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Continue on Duck Lake Road
3076 ft · 1 min · Duck Lake Road
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Turn right onto Meineke Road
100 m · 14 sec · Meineke Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meineke Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bozeman and North Browning.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 287
Turn right onto Highway 287
62.2 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Bozeman and Sunny near North Browning.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bozeman to North Browning?
The road trip is about 272 miles (437.7 km) and usually takes 05h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Bozeman and 136.1 miles from North Browning.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.37 one way or $74.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bozeman and Sunny near North Browning.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bozeman and North Browning. Straight-line distance: 220.15 mi (354.29 km).
#1 Bozeman
Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
| Population | 50,970 |
| Coordinates | 45.6796500, -111.0385600 |
| Altitude | 1468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Browning
Census designated place
| Population | 2,408 |
| Coordinates | 48.5702500, -113.0095300 |
| Altitude | 1331 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Browning (-113.00953, 48.57025)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $37.37 | $74.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $40.62 | $81.24 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $43.67 | $87.34 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $51.96 | $103.91 |
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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