How far is North Browning, MT from Belgrade, MT?
The driving distance from North Browning, MT to Belgrade, MT is about 264.6 miles (425.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Browning and Belgrade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Browning and Belgrade.
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Start on Meineke Road
100 m · 21 sec · Meineke Road
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Turn left onto Duck Lake Road
3076 ft · 1 min · Duck Lake Road
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Continue on Northeast Boundary Street
2056 ft · 50 sec · Northeast Boundary Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast Boundary Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Southeast Boundary Street
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Turn straight
68.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 1st Street Southwest
526 ft · 19 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Exit the rotary onto 1st Street Southwest
33 m · 2 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Turn straight onto Main Avenue South
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Avenue South
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Continue on United States Route 89
16.8 mi · 19 min · United States Route 89
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Continue on 1st Road Southeast
3.3 mi · 4 min · 1st Road Southeast
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Turn right onto 3rd Lane
5.3 mi · 9 min · 3rd Lane
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Continue on Simms Fairfield Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Simms Fairfield Road
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Turn right
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
20.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2579 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
35.9 mi · 35 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 287 South: Townsend, Capitol Area
1280 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1678 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
30.2 mi · 34 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1787 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
22.4 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit left toward I 90 East: Billings
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, West Yellowstone
1374 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Amsterdam Road
1.3 km · 58 sec · Amsterdam Road
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Turn left onto Jackrabbit Lane
2627 ft · 51 sec · Jackrabbit Lane
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Turn right onto West Madison Avenue
1116 ft · 23 sec · West Madison Avenue
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Turn slight left onto South Broadway
1482 ft · 53 sec · South Broadway
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Turn right onto East Main Street
25 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Browning and Belgrade.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
68.3 mi · 01h 17m
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 Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Browning and Light Rain Likely near Belgrade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Browning to Belgrade?
The road trip is about 264.6 miles (425.9 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from North Browning and 133.2 miles from Belgrade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 8:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.36 one way or $72.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around North Browning and Light Rain Likely near Belgrade.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Browning and Belgrade. Straight-line distance: 211.37 mi (340.16 km).
#1 North Browning
Census designated place
| Population | 2,408 |
| Coordinates | 48.5702500, -113.0095300 |
| Altitude | 1331 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belgrade
City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA
| Population | 10,390 |
| Coordinates | 45.7760400, -111.1769000 |
| Altitude | 1359 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-111.176867, 45.776072)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $36.36 | $72.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $39.52 | $79.04 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $42.49 | $84.98 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $50.55 | $101.10 |
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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