Origin
Great Falls, MT
Evening in Great Falls on Sunday
Local time
5:22 PM
MDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Great Falls, MT to South Browning, MT
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
123.9 mi
199 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
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6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Great Falls, MT
Tomás Asurmendi
South Browning, MT
John De Leon
Trip Overview
The drive from Great Falls, MT to South Browning, MT covers 123.9 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Avenue South, 2nd Street South, 3rd Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.63 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.9 miles from Great Falls, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 123.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Avenue South 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Great Falls, MT to South Browning, MT is easy. At 2h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Great Falls, MT to South Browning, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Drive South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| First Avenue North Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Avenue West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| First Special Service Force Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Division Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
5th Avenue South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls, MT and South Browning, MT.
1
Start on 4th Street South
161 ft
·
9 sec
·
4th Street South
2
Turn right onto 5th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
5th Avenue South
3
At the end of the 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
·
20 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto River Drive South
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
River Drive South
6
Turn left onto First Avenue North Bridge
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
First Avenue North Bridge
7
Continue on Central Avenue West
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue West
8
Take the exit right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
9
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.4 mi
·
9 min
·
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right
8.3 mi
·
9 min
11
Turn right
32 mi
·
35 min
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street
515 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Division Street
13
Exit the rotary onto West Division Street
144 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Division Street
14
Turn slight right onto Main Avenue North
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Avenue North
15
Continue on 13th Lane Northwest
13 mi
·
15 min
·
13th Lane Northwest
16
Continue on United States Highway 89
49 mi
·
53 min
·
United States Highway 89
17
At the end of the road, turn left
2.7 mi
·
3 min
18
Turn left onto 8th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
8th Avenue Southeast
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Piegan Street
384 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Piegan Street
20
Turn right onto Mountain Chief Road
305 ft
·
13 sec
·
Mountain Chief Road
21
Arrive at your destination
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 61.9 miles from Great Falls, MT, or about 1h 11m 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.9 miles or 1h 11m 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 56m
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 Great Falls, 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 Great Falls, MT
This is one driving day of about 123.9 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Great Falls, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.9 mi from Great Falls, MT · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 61.9 miles from Great Falls, 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
$19.63 one way
$39.27 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
| premium | $4.53 | $22.09 | $44.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.53 | $55.05 |
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: 43.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.01 | $5.95 |
| Efficient EV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $4.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.35 | $7.93 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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.
Destination
South Browning, MT
Evening in South Browning on Sunday
Local time
5:22 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
4 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
2h 22m 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 South Browning, MT covers 123.9 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Avenue South, 2nd Street South, 3rd Avenue South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.9 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 $19.63 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 South Browning, MT is easy. At 2h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Great Falls, MT to South Browning, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Great Falls, MT to South Browning, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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