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

The driving distance from South Browning, MT to Havre, MT is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.72 mi
02h 42m
Flight
152.3 mi
245.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.3 mi
Kilometers
245.11 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.72 mi
Kilometers
258.66 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havre
Sun, May 31, 12:54 AM MDT
Return by in South Browning
Sun, May 31, 3:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Browning
2026-05-30T22:12
Arrive Havre
Sun, May 31, 12:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Browning
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Chester
MT

Town in and the county seat of Liberty County, Montana, United States

From South Browning
80.3 mi
01h 21m
To Havre
80.5 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM MDT
Wind
14 mph NNW
Destination
75°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain Chief Road

    93 m · 13 sec · Mountain Chief Road

  2. 2

    Continue on 9th Avenue Southeast

    148 m · 27 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast

    116 m · 19 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue Southeast

    129 m · 20 sec · 8th Avenue Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    54.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue on 5th Avenue North

    138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    101.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Roosevelt Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    1661 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 5th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    49 m · 7 sec · Montana Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montana Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
102 mi · 63%
Main Street
0.75 mi
1st Avenue
0.31 mi
9th Avenue Southeast
0.09 mi
5th Avenue North
0.09 mi
8th Avenue Southeast
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Highway

Continue on Roosevelt Highway

102 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
152.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chester
01h 21m from South Browning
Leave By
1:06 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving South Browning and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Havre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from South Browning and 80.5 miles from Havre.

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

The direct path is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 1:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.07 one way or $44.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around South Browning and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Havre.

Stop Ideas Near Chester

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

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

RAIL

Shelby

65 mi away
230 W Central Avenue
RAIL

Havre station

95 mi away
235 Main Street
RAIL

Cut Bank

101 mi away
101 BNSF Industrial Site

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Browning and Havre. Straight-line distance: 152.3 mi (245.11 km).

South Browning

#1 South Browning

Town in Glacier County, Montana, United States

Population1,785
Coordinates48.5460800, -113.0142500
Altitude1339
CountryUnited States
Havre

#2 Havre

City in Hill County, Montana, United States

Population9,706
Coordinates48.5500000, -109.6840900
Altitude771
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain Chief Road (-113.014291, 48.546281)
End: Montana Avenue (-109.683848, 48.549988)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.47 L · about $22.07
Round trip
$44.15
11.34 gal · 42.94 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.07 $44.15
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.99 $47.98
Premium $4.55 $25.79 $51.59
Diesel $5.41 $30.69 $61.37

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 South Browning and Havre. The current time is 22:12:16.

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.