The drive from Great Falls, MT to North Browning, MT covers 125.2 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on United States Highway 89, US 89, 13th Lane Northwest for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.2 miles on United States Highway 89.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
62.6 miles from Great Falls, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 125.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 24m highway drive covering 125.2 miles, with most of the trip on United States Highway 89 and US 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.2 miles on United States Highway 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
United States Highway 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 89 and US 89. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Avenue South.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Great Falls, MT to North Browning, MT is easy. At 2h 24m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (2nd Street South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (3rd Avenue South): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|5th Avenue South
Turn right onto 5th Avenue South
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|2nd Street South
At end of road, turn right onto 2nd Street South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|3rd Avenue South
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue South
Navigation decision point
5
52.6 mi into trip|~1h in|US 89 / West Division Street
Enter roundabout onto US 89 / West Division Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
120.9 mi into trip|~2h 17m in|US 2; US 89
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 89
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
United States Highway 89
49.2 mi
53m
US 89
40.5 mi
45m
13th Lane Northwest
12.9 mi
15m
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.4 mi
9m
Main Avenue North
6 mi
8m
US 2
3.3 mi
5m
Central Avenue West
1.4 mi
1m
Duck Lake Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
United States Highway 89
— 49.2 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls, MT and North Browning, MT.
1
Start on 4th Street South
162 ft·9 sec·4th Street South
2
Turn right onto 5th Avenue South
0.2 mi·39 sec·5th Avenue South
3
At end of road, turn right onto 2nd Street South
0.1 mi·24 sec·2nd Street South
4
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue South
0.1 mi·19 sec·3rd Avenue South
5
At end of road, turn right onto River Drive South
0.4 mi·49 sec·River Drive South
6
Turn left onto I 15 Business
0.2 mi·26 sec·First Avenue North Bridge
7
Continue on I 15 Business
1.4 mi·1 min·Central Avenue West
8
Take the exit onto I 15 Business
0.2 mi·32 sec·I 15 Business
9
Merge onto I 15; US 89; MT 200
9.4 mi·9 min·First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit onto US 89; MT 200
8.3 mi·9 min·US 89; MT 200
Exit 290
11
Turn right onto US 89
32 mi·35 min·US 89
12
Enter roundabout onto US 89
514 ft·17 sec·West Division Street
13
Continue on US 89
143 ft·4 sec·West Division Street
14
Turn slight right onto US 89
6.0 mi·8 min·Main Avenue North
15
Continue on US 89
13 mi·15 min·13th Lane Northwest
16
Continue on US 89
49 mi·53 min·United States Highway 89
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 89
3.3 mi·5 min·US 2; US 89
18
Continue on MT 464
0.4 mi·43 sec·Northeast Boundary Street
19
Continue on MT 464
0.6 mi·1 min·Duck Lake Road
20
Turn right onto Meineke Road
329 ft·14 sec·Meineke Road
21
Arrive at destination
Meineke Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.6 miles from Great Falls, MT, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.2 miles.
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 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.6 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Browning, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Great Falls, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Great Falls, MT
This is one driving day of about 125.2 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Great Falls, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on United States Highway 89 for about 49.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.6 mi from Great Falls, MT
· 1h 13m into the drive
The midpoint is around 62.6 miles from Great Falls, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Browning, MT
The final approach into North 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 North Browning, MT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.84 one way
$39.68 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$20.80
$41.59
premium
$4.53
$22.33
$44.67
diesel
$5.61
$27.64
$55.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
14 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tesla Destination Charger
Great Falls, Montana
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Rivian Waypoints
Browning, Montana
Rivian
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Great Falls, Montana
Tesla
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Great Falls, Montana
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Great Falls, Montana
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
TurnOnGreen Charging Station
Great Falls, Montana
Other
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Great Falls, Montana
Blink
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Great Falls, Montana
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 3
Other: 3
Tesla Destination: 2
Rivian: 2
Blink: 2
Tesla: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.6
0
$13.15
$6.01
Efficient EV
31.3
0
$10.96
$5.01
EV Truck/SUV
50.1
0
$17.53
$8.01
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Great Falls, MT
Late night
in Great Falls on Saturday
Local time
4:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Browning, MT
Late night
in North Browning on Saturday
Local time
4:54 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Great Falls, MT to North Browning, MT covers 125.2 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are United States Highway 89, US 89, 13th Lane Northwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.6 miles from Great Falls, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Great Falls, MT to North Browning, MT is easy. At 2h 24m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (2nd Street South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (3rd Avenue South): Navigation decision point.
The route from Great Falls, MT to North Browning, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
