How far is Big Timber, MT from Livingston, MT?

The driving distance from Big Timber, MT to Livingston, MT is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.36 mi
00h 33m
Flight
31.53 mi
50.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.53 mi
Kilometers
50.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.36 mi
Kilometers
55.29 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Sat, May 30, 9:07 AM MDT
Return by in Big Timber
Sat, May 30, 9:41 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Timber
2026-05-30T08:33
Arrive Livingston
Sat, May 30, 9:07 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Big Timber
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clyde Park
MT

Town of the United States

From Big Timber
17.1 mi
00h 16m
To Livingston
17.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Big Timber and Livingston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Timber and Livingston.

  1. 1

    Start on McLeod Street

    5 m · 3 sec · McLeod Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 1st Avenue

    1486 ft · 51 sec · West 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Big Timber Loop Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Big Timber Loop Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    123 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    27.1 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Livingston

    1018 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Timber and Livingston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Big Timber Loop Road
30.6 mi · 89%
West 1st Avenue
0.28 mi · 1%
I 90 Business
0.19 mi · 1%
McLeod Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Big Timber Loop Road

Merge slight right

27.1 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde Park
00h 16m from Big Timber
Leave By
7:22 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Big Timber and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Big Timber to Livingston?

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clyde Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Big Timber and 17.2 miles from Livingston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Big Timber and Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Clyde Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clyde Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clyde Park.

BUS

Livingston, MT

25 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n
BUS

Bozeman, MT

47 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Timber and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 31.53 mi (50.75 km).

Big Timber

#1 Big Timber

City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States

Population1,688
Coordinates45.8349400, -109.9554600
Altitude1247
CountryUnited States
Livingston

#2 Livingston

City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States

Population7,898
Coordinates45.6624400, -110.5610400
Altitude1372
CountryUnited States
Start: McLeod Street (-109.955468, 45.834935)
End: East Park Street (-110.561034, 45.662483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.42
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.71 $9.42
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.12 $10.24
Premium $4.55 $5.50 $11.01
Diesel $5.41 $6.55 $13.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Big Timber and Livingston. The current time is 08:33:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.