How far is Kalispell, MT from South Browning, MT?
The driving distance from Kalispell, MT to South Browning, MT is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalispell and South Browning.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalispell and South Browning.
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Start on 3rd Street West
1169 ft · 39 sec · 3rd Street West
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue East
112 m · 12 sec · 3rd Avenue East
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Turn right onto 2nd Street East
1235 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Street East
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Continue on Conrad Drive
1451 ft · 45 sec · Conrad Drive
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Turn left onto Woodland Park Drive
2161 ft · 1 min · Woodland Park Drive
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Turn right onto US Route 2
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Route 2
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Turn straight onto State Highway 35
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US 2
1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2
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Continue on US Route 2
80 mi · 1 hr 31 min · US Route 2
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue Southwest
1036 ft · 47 sec · 1st Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Southwest Boundary Street
2684 ft · 2 min · Southwest Boundary Street
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue Southwest
138 m · 22 sec · 8th Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Owl Eyes Road
117 m · 17 sec · Owl Eyes Road
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Continue on Mountain Chief Road
1087 ft · 48 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 Kalispell and South Browning.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US Route 2
Continue on US Route 2
80 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kalispell 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 Kalispell to South Browning?
The road trip is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Columbia Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Kalispell and 50.4 miles from South Browning.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 2:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kalispell and Sunny near South Browning.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia Falls
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 Columbia Falls.
Whitefish station
West Glacier
Essex
East Glacier Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalispell and South Browning. Straight-line distance: 64.33 mi (103.53 km).
#1 Kalispell
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 25,329 |
| Coordinates | 48.1957900, -114.3129100 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $15.02 | $30.04 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $19.21 | $38.43 |
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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