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

The driving distance from South Browning, MT to Livingston, MT is about 295.8 miles (476.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
295.83 mi
04h 49m
Flight
230.21 mi
370.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.21 mi
Kilometers
370.48 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.83 mi
Kilometers
476.1 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Sun, May 31, 4:10 AM MDT
Return by in South Browning
Sun, May 31, 9:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Browning
2026-05-30T23:21
Arrive Livingston
Sun, May 31, 4:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Browning
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Helena
MT

State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County

From South Browning
147.7 mi
02h 24m
To Livingston
148.1 mi
02h 24m

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
60°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 1st Street Southwest

    526 ft · 19 sec · 1st Street Southwest

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto 1st Street Southwest

    33 m · 2 sec · 1st Street Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Main Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Avenue South

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Route 89

    16.8 mi · 19 min · United States Route 89

  11. 11

    Continue on 1st Road Southeast

    3.3 mi · 4 min · 1st Road Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 3rd Lane

    5.3 mi · 9 min · 3rd Lane

  13. 13

    Continue on Simms Fairfield Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Simms Fairfield Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    20.1 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    2579 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    35.9 mi · 35 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 287 South: Townsend, Capitol Area

    1280 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1678 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    30.2 mi · 34 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit left toward I 90 East: Billings

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    55.4 mi · 56 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Livingston

    1117 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    2244 ft · 1 min · West Park Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Prospect Avenue
62.7 mi · 21%
I 90 East
55.6 mi · 19%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
35.9 mi · 12%
United States Route 89
16.8 mi · 6%
3rd Lane
5.34 mi · 2%
1st Road Southeast
3.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.6 mi
230.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helena
02h 24m from South Browning
Leave By
7:20 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 295.8 miles (476.1 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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 147.7 miles from South Browning and 148.1 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.6 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 7:20 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.64 one way or $81.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Helena

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

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

BUS

Butte, MT

76 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Bozeman, MT

113 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Browning and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 230.21 mi (370.48 km).

South Browning

#1 South Browning

Town in Glacier County, Montana, United States

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

#2 Livingston

City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States

Population7,898
Coordinates45.6624400, -110.5610400
Altitude1372
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain Chief Road (-113.014291, 48.546281)
End: East Park Street (-110.561034, 45.662483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.44 gal
39.52 L · about $40.64
Round trip
$81.29
20.88 gal · 79.04 L
Estimated CO2
92.8 kg one way
Round trip: 185.6 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.64 $81.29
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.17 $88.34
Premium $4.55 $47.49 $94.98
Diesel $5.41 $56.50 $113.00

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 Livingston. The current time is 23:21:03.

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.