How far is South Browning, MT from Missoula, MT?
The driving distance from South Browning, MT to Missoula, MT is about 206 miles (331.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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 South Browning and Missoula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Browning and Missoula.
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Start on Mountain Chief Road
1087 ft · 48 sec · Mountain Chief Road
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Continue on Owl Eyes Road
117 m · 22 sec · Owl Eyes Road
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue Southwest
138 m · 22 sec · 8th Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Southwest Boundary Street
2684 ft · 2 min · Southwest Boundary Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southwest
1036 ft · 51 sec · 1st Avenue Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left
72.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right
842 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US 2
1930 ft · 1 min · Old US 2
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Turn right onto US Route 2
7.5 mi · 10 min · US Route 2
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Continue on US 2
1.7 mi · 2 min · US 2
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
45 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
58.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue on West Broadway Street
925 ft · 24 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
733 ft · 18 sec · West Broadway Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Missoula
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Orange Street
1178 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Orange Street
29 m · 2 sec · North Orange Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Orange Street
2690 ft · 1 min · North Orange Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1172 ft · 29 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Higgins Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · North Higgins Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Higgins Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Browning and Missoula.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
72.1 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving South Browning and Rain Likely near Missoula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Browning to Missoula?
The road trip is about 206 miles (331.6 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Bigfork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from South Browning and 103.3 miles from Missoula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.7 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 9:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.30 one way or $56.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around South Browning and Rain Likely near Missoula.
Stop Ideas Near Bigfork
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 Bigfork.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Browning and Missoula. Straight-line distance: 124.3 mi (200.04 km).
#1 South Browning
Town in Glacier County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,785 |
| Coordinates | 48.5460800, -113.0142500 |
| Altitude | 1339 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Missoula
The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.
| Population | 76,848 |
| Coordinates | 46.8721500, -113.9940000 |
| Altitude | 978 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Higgins Avenue (-113.994022, 46.872156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $28.30 | $56.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $30.76 | $61.52 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $33.07 | $66.14 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $39.35 | $78.69 |
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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