How far is North Browning, MT from Great Falls, MT?
The driving distance from North Browning, MT to Great Falls, MT is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Browning and Great Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Browning and Great Falls.
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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
14.7 mi · 16 min · 1st Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.5 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Continue on First Avenue North Bridge
1055 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
2717 ft · 52 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 5th Street North
2018 ft · 36 sec · 5th Street North
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue South
131 m · 24 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn left onto 4th Street South
70 m · 10 sec · 4th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Browning and Great Falls.
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 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.
Sunny leaving North Browning and Sunny near Great Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Browning to Great Falls?
The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Choteau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from North Browning and 62.7 miles from Great Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.21 one way or $34.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Browning and Sunny near Great Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Choteau
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 Choteau.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Browning and Great Falls. Straight-line distance: 108.15 mi (174.05 km).
#1 North Browning
Census designated place
| Population | 2,408 |
| Coordinates | 48.5702500, -113.0095300 |
| Altitude | 1331 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Great Falls
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 58,353 |
| Coordinates | 47.5002400, -111.3008100 |
| Altitude | 1015 |
| Country | United States |
End: Great Falls (-111.30081, 47.50024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $17.21 | $34.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $18.70 | $37.40 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $20.11 | $40.21 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $23.92 | $47.84 |
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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