How far is Great Falls, MT from Browning, MT?

The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Browning, MT is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.35 mi
02h 23m
Flight
107.66 mi
173.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.66 mi
Kilometers
173.27 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.35 mi
Kilometers
200.12 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Browning
Sat, Apr 11, 9:39 AM MDT
Return by in Great Falls
Sat, Apr 11, 12:03 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Great Falls
2026-04-11T07:16
Arrive Browning
Sat, Apr 11, 9:39 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Great Falls
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Choteau
MT

City in Montana

From Great Falls
62.1 mi
01h 11m
To Browning
62.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and Browning.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Browning.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street South

    49 m · 9 sec · 4th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue South

    862 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street South

    686 ft · 24 sec · 2nd Street South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue South

    683 ft · 20 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Drive South

    2365 ft · 49 sec · River Drive South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto First Avenue North Bridge

    1148 ft · 27 sec · First Avenue North Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Central Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    9.4 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    32.2 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    157 m · 18 sec · West Division Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto West Division Street

    44 m · 5 sec · West Division Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Main Avenue North

    6 mi · 8 min · Main Avenue North

  15. 15

    Continue on 13th Lane Northwest

    12.9 mi · 15 min · 13th Lane Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on United States Highway 89

    49.2 mi · 53 min · United States Highway 89

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Piegan Street

    108 m · 15 sec · North Piegan Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Piegan Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Browning.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 89
49.2 mi · 40%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
17.7 mi · 14%
13th Lane Northwest
12.9 mi · 10%
Main Avenue North
6.04 mi · 5%
Central Avenue West
1.6 mi · 1%
River Drive South
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 89

Continue on United States Highway 89

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Choteau
01h 11m from Great Falls
Leave By
1:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Great Falls and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Browning.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Browning?

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Choteau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Great Falls and 62.3 miles from Browning.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.49 one way or $36.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Great Falls and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Browning.

Stop Ideas Near Choteau

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Choteau, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Choteau.

RAIL

Shelby

81 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Cut Bank

92 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site
RAIL

Browning

101 mi away
Heart Butte Rd and Depot Rd.
RAIL

East Glacier Park

104 mi away
400 Highway 49 North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Browning. Straight-line distance: 107.66 mi (173.27 km).

Great Falls

#1 Great Falls

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

Population58,353
Coordinates47.5002400, -111.3008100
Altitude1015
CountryUnited States
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#2 Browning

Town in Montana

Population1,001
Coordinates48.5569200, -113.0134200
Altitude1334
CountryUnited States
Start: Great Falls (-111.30081, 47.50024)
End: Browning (-113.01342, 48.55692)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.98 L · about $18.49
Round trip
$36.98
9.5 gal · 35.96 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.49 $36.98
Mid-grade $4.23 $20.10 $40.19
Premium $4.55 $21.61 $43.22
Diesel $5.41 $25.71 $51.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Great Falls and Browning. The current time is 07:16:50.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.