How far is Butte, MT from Livingston, MT?
The driving distance from Butte, MT to Livingston, MT is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butte and Livingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butte and Livingston.
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Start on West Iron Street
21 m · 5 sec · West Iron Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2042 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
1321 ft · 29 sec · West Front Street
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Turn left onto South Montana Street
2287 ft · 46 sec · South Montana Street
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Turn left onto La Salle Street
89 m · 5 sec · La Salle Street
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Take the ramp straight
972 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
106 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Livingston
1117 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto West Park Street
2244 ft · 1 min · West Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Butte and Livingston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
La Salle Street
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Butte and Chance Snow Showers near Livingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Butte to Livingston?
The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 55.1 miles from Butte and 55.2 miles from Livingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.14 one way or $30.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Butte and Chance Snow Showers near Livingston.
Stop Ideas Near Three Forks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Three Forks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butte and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 97.9 mi (157.55 km).
#1 Butte
Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States
| Population | 34,190 |
| Coordinates | 46.0038200, -112.5347400 |
| Altitude | 1688 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Livingston
City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States
| Population | 7,898 |
| Coordinates | 45.6624400, -110.5610400 |
| Altitude | 1372 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Park Street (-110.561034, 45.662483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $15.14 | $30.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $16.46 | $32.92 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $17.70 | $35.39 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $21.05 | $42.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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