How far is Havre, MT from Browning, MT?
The driving distance from Havre, MT to Browning, MT is about 161.6 miles (260 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (245 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in and the county seat of Liberty County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow
Light Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Havre and Browning.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Havre and Browning.
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Start on Montana Avenue
49 m · 12 sec · Montana Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
791 ft · 40 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1663 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
102 mi · 1 hr 54 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Continue on West Roosevelt Highway
58 mi · 1 hr 8 min · West Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on East Central Avenue
801 ft · 31 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North Piegan Street
108 m · 15 sec · North Piegan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Piegan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Havre and Browning.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
102 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow leaving Havre and Light Snow Likely near Browning.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Havre to Browning?
The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Havre and 81 miles from Browning.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.2 miles (245 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 10:44 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.19 one way or $44.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Havre and Light Snow Likely near Browning.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
Shelby
Havre station
Cut Bank
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Havre and Browning. Straight-line distance: 152.25 mi (245.03 km).
#1 Havre
City in Hill County, Montana, United States
| Population | 9,706 |
| Coordinates | 48.5500000, -109.6840900 |
| Altitude | 771 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Browning
Town in Montana
| Population | 1,001 |
| Coordinates | 48.5569200, -113.0134200 |
| Altitude | 1334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Browning (-113.01342, 48.55692)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $22.19 | $44.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $24.12 | $48.23 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $25.93 | $51.86 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $30.85 | $61.70 |
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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