Origin
South Browning, MT
Evening in South Browning on Sunday
Local time
5:24 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Browning, MT to Belgrade, MT
Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
263.4 mi
424 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 7m
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6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 47m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 27m
3 PM
4h 31m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Browning, MT
John De Leon
Belgrade, MT
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from South Browning, MT to Belgrade, MT covers 263.4 miles and takes about 4h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 9th Avenue Southeast, 1st Street Northeast, 8th Avenue Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.74 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
131.7 miles from South Browning, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 20m drive with frequent turns across 263.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
9th Avenue Southeast 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 4h 20m 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 South Browning, MT to Belgrade, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Street Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 8th Avenue Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 89 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Road Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
9th Avenue Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Browning, MT and Belgrade, MT.
1
Start on Mountain Chief Road
305 ft
·
13 sec
·
Mountain Chief Road
2
Continue on 9th Avenue Southeast
486 ft
·
27 sec
·
9th Avenue Southeast
3
Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast
381 ft
·
19 sec
·
1st Street Northeast
4
Turn right onto 8th Avenue Southeast
423 ft
·
20 sec
·
8th Avenue Southeast
5
Turn right
2.5 mi
·
3 min
6
Turn straight
68 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 1st Street Southwest
525 ft
·
19 sec
·
1st Street Southwest
8
Exit the rotary onto 1st Street Southwest
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
1st Street Southwest
9
Turn straight onto Main Avenue South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Avenue South
10
Continue on United States Route 89
17 mi
·
18 min
·
United States Route 89
11
Continue on 1st Road Southeast
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Road Southeast
12
Turn right onto 3rd Lane
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
3rd Lane
13
Continue on Simms Fairfield Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Simms Fairfield Road
14
Turn right
18 mi
·
20 min
15
Turn left
20 mi
·
29 min
16
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
36 mi
·
35 min
·
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 287 South: Townsend, Capitol Area
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 12 South, US 287 South: Townsend, Capitol Area
19
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Avenue
20
Continue straight
3.6 mi
·
5 min
21
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
22
Continue straight
30 mi
·
34 min
23
Continue straight
2.3 mi
·
2 min
24
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
25
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
26
Continue straight
23 mi
·
24 min
27
Take the exit left toward I 90 East: Billings
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 90 East: Billings
28
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
22 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, West Yellowstone
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, West Yellowstone
30
Turn left onto Amsterdam Road
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Amsterdam Road
31
Turn left onto Jackrabbit Lane
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Jackrabbit Lane
32
Turn right onto West Madison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Madison Avenue
33
Turn slight left onto South Broadway
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Broadway
34
Turn right onto East Main Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
35
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 131.7 miles from South Browning, MT, or about 2h 10m 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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.7 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belgrade, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving South 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 South Browning, MT
This is one driving day of about 263.4 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Browning, 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 131.7 mi from South Browning, MT · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 131.7 miles from South Browning, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Belgrade, MT
The final approach into Belgrade, 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 Belgrade, 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
$41.74 one way
$83.48 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $43.88 | $87.75 |
| premium | $4.53 | $46.97 | $93.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.52 | $117.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79 | 0 | $27.66 | $12.64 |
| Efficient EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.05 | $10.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.4 | 1 | $36.88 | $16.86 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Belgrade, MT
Evening in Belgrade on Sunday
Local time
5:24 PM
MDT
Current temp
33°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
6 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
4h 20m 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 South Browning, MT to Belgrade, MT covers 263.4 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 9th Avenue Southeast, 1st Street Northeast, 8th Avenue Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.7 miles from South Browning, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.74 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 4h 20m 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 South Browning, MT to Belgrade, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Browning, MT to Belgrade, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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