How far is Havre, MT from North Browning, MT?

The driving distance from Havre, MT to North Browning, MT is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.4 mi
03h 09m
Flight
152.06 mi
244.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.06 mi
Kilometers
244.72 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.4 mi
Kilometers
261.35 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Browning
Tue, Jun 2, 7:49 AM MDT
Return by in Havre
Tue, Jun 2, 10:59 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havre
2026-06-02T04:40
Arrive North Browning
Tue, Jun 2, 7:49 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Havre
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chester
MT

Town in and the county seat of Liberty County, Montana, United States

From Havre
81 mi
01h 34m
To North Browning
81.4 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 mph WSW
Destination
49°F
Tuesday

Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Havre and North Browning.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Havre and North Browning.

  1. 1

    Start on Montana Avenue

    49 m · 12 sec · Montana Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    791 ft · 40 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1663 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    102 mi · 1 hr 54 min · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North

  7. 7

    Continue on West Roosevelt Highway

    58 mi · 1 hr 8 min · West Roosevelt Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Northeast Boundary Street

    2056 ft · 43 sec · Northeast Boundary Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Duck Lake Road

    3076 ft · 1 min · Duck Lake Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Meineke Road

    100 m · 14 sec · Meineke Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meineke Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Havre and North Browning.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Street
102 mi · 63%
West Roosevelt Highway
58 mi · 36%
Main Street
0.75 mi
Duck Lake Road
0.58 mi
Northeast Boundary Street
0.39 mi
2nd Avenue
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
152 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
01h 34m from Havre
Leave By
10:42 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Havre and Light Rain near North Browning.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Havre to North Browning?

The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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 81 miles from Havre and 81.4 miles from North Browning.

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

The direct path is about 152 miles (244.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 10:42 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.31 one way or $44.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Havre and Light Rain near North Browning.

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chester, 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 Chester.

RAIL

Shelby

65 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Havre station

95 mi away
235 Main Street
RAIL

Cut Bank

101 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Havre and North Browning. Straight-line distance: 152.06 mi (244.72 km).

Havre

#1 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
North Browning

#2 North Browning

Census designated place

Population2,408
Coordinates48.5702500, -113.0095300
Altitude1331
CountryUnited States
Start: Havre (-109.68409, 48.55)
End: North Browning (-113.00953, 48.57025)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.73 gal
21.69 L · about $22.31
Round trip
$44.61
11.46 gal · 43.38 L
Estimated CO2
50.9 kg one way
Round trip: 101.8 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.31 $44.61
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.24 $48.49
Premium $4.55 $26.07 $52.13
Diesel $5.41 $31.01 $62.02

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Havre and North Browning. The current time is 04:40:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.