The drive from North Browning, MT to Great Falls, MT covers 125.2 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 89, United States Route 89, 1st Road Southeast for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.4 miles on US 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 North Browning, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 125.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 23m highway drive covering 125.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 89 and United States Route 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 76.4 miles on US 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.
US 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 76.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 89 and United States Route 89. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MT 464 / Duck Lake Road.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Browning, MT to Great Falls, MT is easy. At 2h 23m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MT 464 / Duck Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 2; US 89 / Southeast Boundary Street): Navigation decision point; at 72.4 miles (US 89 / 1st Street Southwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|MT 464 / Duck Lake Road
Turn left onto MT 464 / Duck Lake Road
Navigation decision point
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1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 2; US 89 / Southeast Boundary Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 89 / Southeast Boundary Street
Navigation decision point
4
72.4 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|US 89 / 1st Street Southwest
Enter roundabout onto US 89 / 1st Street Southwest
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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104.7 mi into trip|~2h in|US 89; MT 200
At end of road, turn left onto US 89; MT 200
Navigation decision point
5
125.1 mi into trip|~2h 23m in|4th Street South
Turn left onto 4th Street South
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 89
76.4 mi
1h 26m
United States Route 89
16.8 mi
18m
1st Road Southeast
14.7 mi
15m
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.5 mi
8m
Southeast Boundary Street
3.1 mi
4m
Central Avenue West
1.5 mi
1m
Main Avenue South
0.7 mi
1m
Duck Lake Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 89
— 76.4 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Browning, MT and Great Falls, MT.
1
Start on Meineke Road
329 ft·21 sec·Meineke Road
2
Turn left onto MT 464
0.6 mi·1 min·Duck Lake Road
3
Continue on MT 464
0.4 mi·49 sec·Northeast Boundary Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 2; US 89
3.1 mi·4 min·Southeast Boundary Street
5
Turn straight onto US 89
68 mi·1 hr 16 min·US 89
6
Enter roundabout onto US 89
526 ft·19 sec·1st Street Southwest
7
Continue on US 89
107 ft·1 sec·1st Street Southwest
8
Turn straight onto US 89
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Avenue South
9
Continue on US 89
17 mi·18 min·United States Route 89
10
Continue on US 89
15 mi·15 min·1st Road Southeast
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 89; MT 200
7.9 mi·9 min·US 89; MT 200
12
Take the exit onto US 89; MT 200
0.3 mi·32 sec·US 89; MT 200
Toward I 15 South: Great Falls
13
Merge onto I 15; US 89; MT 200
9.5 mi·8 min·First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit onto I 15 Business
0.2 mi·30 sec·I 15 Business
Toward I 15 Business
15
Turn left onto I 15 Business
1.5 mi·1 min·Central Avenue West
16
Continue on I 15 Business
0.2 mi·17 sec·First Avenue North Bridge
17
Continue on I 15 Business
0.5 mi·51 sec·1st Avenue North
18
Turn right onto I 15 Business
0.4 mi·36 sec·5th Street North
19
Turn right onto 4th Avenue South
429 ft·24 sec·4th Avenue South
20
Turn left onto 4th Street South
229 ft·10 sec·4th Street South
21
Arrive at destination
4th Street South
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 North Browning, MT, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.4 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.6 miles or 1h 12m 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 Great Falls, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Browning, 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 North Browning, MT
This is one driving day of about 125.2 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from North Browning, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 89 for about 76.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.6 mi from North Browning, MT
· 1h 12m into the drive
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
North Browning, MT
Late night
in North Browning on Saturday
Local time
3:32 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Great Falls, MT
Late night
in Great Falls on Saturday
Local time
3:32 AM
MDT
Current temp
68°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 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 23m 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 North Browning, MT to Great Falls, MT covers 125.2 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 89, United States Route 89, 1st Road Southeast. 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 North Browning, 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 North Browning, MT to Great Falls, MT is easy. At 2h 23m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MT 464 / Duck Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 2; US 89 / Southeast Boundary Street): Navigation decision point; at 72.4 miles (US 89 / 1st Street Southwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from North Browning, MT to Great Falls, 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.
