How far is Missoula, MT from South Browning, MT?
The driving distance from Missoula, MT to South Browning, MT is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Missoula and South Browning.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Missoula and South Browning.
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Start on North Higgins Avenue
6 m · 5 sec · North Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1172 ft · 26 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Orange Street
2669 ft · 1 min · North Orange Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Orange Street
34 m · 2 sec · North Orange Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Orange Street
85 m · 5 sec · North Orange Street
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Take the ramp straight
56 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
911 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
8 mi · 9 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
58.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn right
44.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Continue straight
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
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 Missoula and South Browning.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 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.
Rain Likely leaving Missoula and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Browning.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Missoula to South Browning?
The road trip is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Bigfork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Missoula and 102.7 miles from South Browning.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.9 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 8:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.19 one way or $56.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Missoula and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Browning.
Stop Ideas Near Bigfork
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 Bigfork.
Essex
Whitefish station
West Glacier
East Glacier Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Missoula and South Browning. Straight-line distance: 124.3 mi (200.04 km).
#1 Missoula
The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.
| Population | 76,848 |
| Coordinates | 46.8721500, -113.9940000 |
| Altitude | 978 |
| 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: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $28.19 | $56.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $30.63 | $61.26 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $32.93 | $65.87 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $39.18 | $78.37 |
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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