How far is Bozeman, MT from South Browning, MT?
The driving distance from Bozeman, MT to South Browning, MT is about 270.7 miles (435.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.7 miles (352 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bozeman and South Browning.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bozeman and South 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
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 Bozeman and South 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 South Browning.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bozeman to South Browning?
The road trip is about 270.7 miles (435.6 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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 135.2 miles from Bozeman and 135.5 miles from South Browning.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.7 miles (352 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 6:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.18 one way or $74.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bozeman and Sunny near South Browning.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bozeman and South Browning. Straight-line distance: 218.74 mi (352.02 km).
#1 Bozeman
Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
| Population | 50,970 |
| Coordinates | 45.6796500, -111.0385600 |
| Altitude | 1468 |
| 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: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $40.41 | $80.81 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $43.44 | $86.89 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $51.68 | $103.37 |
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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