How far is Boulder, MT from Livingston, MT?

The driving distance from Boulder, MT to Livingston, MT is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.91 mi
01h 55m
Flight
84.79 mi
136.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.79 mi
Kilometers
136.45 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.91 mi
Kilometers
176.88 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Tue, Jun 2, 12:46 PM MDT
Return by in Boulder
Tue, Jun 2, 2:41 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boulder
2026-06-02T10:50
Arrive Livingston
Tue, Jun 2, 12:46 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boulder
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Three Forks
MT

City in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

From Boulder
54.9 mi
00h 57m
To Livingston
55 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boulder and Livingston.

  1. 1

    Start on West Centennial Avenue

    112 m · 18 sec · West Centennial Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    800 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 69

    31.4 mi · 55 min · State Highway 69

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1885 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Livingston

    1117 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    2244 ft · 1 min · West Park Street

  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 Boulder and Livingston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 69
105 mi · 96%
West Park Street
0.43 mi
I 90 Business
0.21 mi
South Main Street
0.15 mi
West Centennial Avenue
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 69

Merge slight left

73.7 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Forks
00h 57m from Boulder
Leave By
2:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Boulder and Partly Sunny near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boulder to Livingston?

The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Three Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Boulder and 55 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.10 one way or $30.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Boulder and Partly Sunny near Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Three Forks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Three Forks, 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 Three Forks.

BUS

Bozeman, MT

32 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane
BUS

Butte, MT

76 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Livingston, MT

82 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boulder and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 84.79 mi (136.45 km).

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#1 Boulder

Town in Montana

Population1,291
Coordinates46.2365900, -112.1208300
Altitude1496
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: West Centennial Avenue (-112.120806, 46.236652)
End: East Park Street (-110.561034, 45.662483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.68 L · about $15.10
Round trip
$30.21
7.76 gal · 29.36 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.10 $30.21
Mid-grade $4.23 $16.42 $32.83
Premium $4.55 $17.65 $35.30
Diesel $5.41 $21.00 $42.00

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Boulder and Livingston. The current time is 10:50:37.

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.