How far is North Browning, MT from Livingston, MT?
The driving distance from North Browning, MT to Livingston, MT is about 297 miles (477.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Browning and Livingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Browning and Livingston.
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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
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
22.7 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
55.4 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Livingston
1117 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto West Park Street
2244 ft · 1 min · West Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Browning and Livingston.
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.
Light Rain leaving North Browning and Partly Sunny near Livingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Browning to Livingston?
The road trip is about 297 miles (477.9 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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 148.3 miles from North Browning and 148.6 miles from Livingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 7:18 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.80 one way or $81.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around North Browning and Partly Sunny near Livingston.
Stop Ideas Near Helena
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 Helena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Browning and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 231.53 mi (372.61 km).
#1 North Browning
Census designated place
| Population | 2,408 |
| Coordinates | 48.5702500, -113.0095300 |
| Altitude | 1331 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Livingston
City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States
| Population | 7,898 |
| Coordinates | 45.6624400, -110.5610400 |
| Altitude | 1372 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Park Street (-110.561034, 45.662483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $40.80 | $81.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.34 | $88.68 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.67 | $95.35 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $56.72 | $113.44 |
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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