How far is Browning, MT from Missoula, MT?
The driving distance from Browning, MT to Missoula, MT is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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.
City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Browning and Missoula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Browning and Missoula.
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Start on North Piegan Street
108 m · 20 sec · North Piegan Street
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
2578 ft · 1 min · West Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
75 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
72.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right
842 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US 2
1930 ft · 1 min · Old US 2
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Turn right onto US Route 2
7.5 mi · 10 min · US Route 2
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Continue on US 2
1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
45 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
58.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue on West Broadway Street
925 ft · 24 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
733 ft · 18 sec · West Broadway Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Missoula
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Orange Street
1178 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Orange Street
29 m · 2 sec · North Orange Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Orange Street
2690 ft · 1 min · North Orange Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1172 ft · 29 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Higgins Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · North Higgins Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Higgins Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Browning and Missoula.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Central Avenue
Exit the roundabout
72.3 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Browning and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Missoula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Browning to Missoula?
The road trip is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Bigfork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.6 miles from Browning and 102.9 miles from Missoula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125 miles (201.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.5 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 9:30 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.22 one way or $56.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Browning and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Missoula.
Stop Ideas Near Bigfork
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bigfork.
Essex
Whitefish station
West Glacier
East Glacier Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Browning and Missoula. Straight-line distance: 125.01 mi (201.19 km).
#1 Browning
Town in Montana
| Population | 1,001 |
| Coordinates | 48.5569200, -113.0134200 |
| Altitude | 1334 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Missoula
The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.
| Population | 76,848 |
| Coordinates | 46.8721500, -113.9940000 |
| Altitude | 978 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Higgins Avenue (-113.994022, 46.872156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $28.22 | $56.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $30.67 | $61.35 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $32.98 | $65.96 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $39.24 | $78.47 |
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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