Origin
Bozeman, MT
Evening in Bozeman on Sunday
Local time
5:21 PM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bozeman, MT to South Browning, MT
Drive Time
5h 13m
Distance
270.7 mi
436 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 0m
★
6 AM
5h 13m
8 AM
5h 40m
10 AM
5h 23m
12 PM
5h 20m
3 PM
5h 24m
5 PM
5h 39m
8 PM
5h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bozeman, MT
John De Leon
South Browning, MT
John De Leon
Trip Overview
The drive from Bozeman, MT to South Browning, MT covers 270.7 miles and takes about 5h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Peach Street, North 7th Avenue, US 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
135.3 miles from Bozeman, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 13m drive with frequent turns across 270.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Peach Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bozeman, MT to South Browning, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Peach Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 7th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 287 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 287 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 15 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| First Special Service Force Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 287 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Simms Fairfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Peach Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bozeman, MT and South Browning, MT.
1
Start on North Willson Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Willson Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Peach Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Peach Street
3
Turn right onto North 7th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Avenue
4
Turn left
32 mi
·
32 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 287: Helena, Ennis
6
Turn right onto Highway 287
62 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Highway 287
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Great Falls
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 15 North: Great Falls
8
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
36 mi
·
35 min
·
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Augusta, Choteau
21 mi
·
31 min
·
US 287 North: Augusta, Choteau
10
Turn right
18 mi
·
20 min
11
Turn left onto Simms Fairfield Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Simms Fairfield Road
12
Continue on 3rd Lane
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
3rd Lane
13
Turn left onto 1st Road Southeast
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Road Southeast
14
Continue on Park Way
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Park Way
15
Continue on Main Avenue South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Avenue South
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street
515 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Division Street
17
Exit the rotary onto West Division Street
144 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Division Street
18
Turn slight right onto Main Avenue North
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Avenue North
19
Continue on 13th Lane Northwest
13 mi
·
15 min
·
13th Lane Northwest
20
Continue on United States Highway 89
49 mi
·
53 min
·
United States Highway 89
21
At the end of the road, turn left
2.7 mi
·
3 min
22
Turn left onto 8th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
8th Avenue Southeast
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Piegan Street
384 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Piegan Street
24
Turn right onto Mountain Chief Road
305 ft
·
13 sec
·
Mountain Chief Road
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 135.3 miles from Bozeman, MT, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.3 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Browning, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bozeman, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bozeman, MT
This is one driving day of about 270.7 miles and 5h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bozeman, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.3 mi from Bozeman, MT · 2h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 135.3 miles from Bozeman, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Browning, MT
The final approach into South Browning, MT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around South Browning, MT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.90 one way
$85.79 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $45.09 | $90.18 |
| premium | $4.53 | $48.27 | $96.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.14 | $120.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.2 | 1 | $28.42 | $12.99 |
| Efficient EV | 67.7 | 0 | $23.69 | $10.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.3 | 1 | $37.90 | $17.32 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
South Browning, MT
Evening in South Browning on Sunday
Local time
5:21 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bozeman, MT to South Browning, MT covers 270.7 miles and takes about 5h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Peach Street, North 7th Avenue, US 287. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.3 miles from Bozeman, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bozeman, MT to South Browning, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bozeman, MT to South Browning, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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