How far is Livingston, MT from South Browning, MT?

The driving distance from Livingston, MT to South Browning, MT is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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
295.53 mi
05h 39m
Flight
230.21 mi
370.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.21 mi
Kilometers
370.48 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.53 mi
Kilometers
475.61 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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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 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Browning
Sun, May 31, 6:17 AM MDT
Return by in Livingston
Sun, May 31, 11:56 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-05-31T00:37
Arrive South Browning
Sun, May 31, 6:17 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM MDT

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

Leave by
5:40 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
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
Helena
MT

State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County

From Livingston
147.6 mi
02h 49m
To South Browning
147.9 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Livingston and South Browning.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and South Browning.

  1. 1

    Start on East Park Street

    2244 ft · 1 min · East Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1169 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    55.3 mi · 56 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 287

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Highway 287

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Great Falls

    1958 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    35.9 mi · 36 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Augusta, Choteau

    20.8 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Simms Fairfield Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Simms Fairfield Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 3rd Lane

    5.3 mi · 9 min · 3rd Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 1st Road Southeast

    3.3 mi · 4 min · 1st Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Park Way

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Park Way

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Avenue South

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    157 m · 18 sec · West Division Street

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto West Division Street

    44 m · 5 sec · West Division Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Main Avenue North

    6 mi · 8 min · Main Avenue North

  19. 19

    Continue on 13th Lane Northwest

    12.9 mi · 15 min · 13th Lane Northwest

  20. 20

    Continue on United States Highway 89

    49.2 mi · 53 min · United States Highway 89

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue Southeast

    906 ft · 45 sec · 8th Avenue Southeast

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Piegan Street

    117 m · 19 sec · South Piegan Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Mountain Chief Road

    93 m · 13 sec · Mountain Chief Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Chief Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston and South Browning.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 287
62.2 mi · 21%
East Park Street
56 mi · 19%
United States Highway 89
49.2 mi · 17%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
35.9 mi · 12%
US 287 North
20.8 mi · 7%
Park Way
16.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Highway 287

Turn right onto Highway 287

62.2 mi · 01h 11m

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
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.3 mi
230.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helena
02h 49m from Livingston
Leave By
5:40 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Livingston and Rain near South Browning.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livingston to South Browning?

The road trip is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Helena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.6 miles from Livingston and 147.9 miles from South Browning.

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

The direct path is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:40 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.60 one way or $81.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Livingston and Rain near South Browning.

Stop Ideas Near Helena

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

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

BUS

Butte, MT

76 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Bozeman, MT

113 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and South Browning. Straight-line distance: 230.21 mi (370.48 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States

Population7,898
Coordinates45.6624400, -110.5610400
Altitude1372
CountryUnited States
South Browning

#2 South Browning

Town in Glacier County, Montana, United States

Population1,785
Coordinates48.5460800, -113.0142500
Altitude1339
CountryUnited States
Start: Livingston (-110.56104, 45.66244)
End: South Browning (-113.01425, 48.54608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.43 gal
39.48 L · about $40.60
Round trip
$81.21
20.86 gal · 78.96 L
Estimated CO2
92.7 kg one way
Round trip: 185.4 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.60 $81.21
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.13 $88.26
Premium $4.55 $47.45 $94.89
Diesel $5.41 $56.45 $112.89

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Livingston and South Browning. The current time is 00:37:26.

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.