How far is Columbia Falls, MT from Livingston, MT?
The driving distance from Columbia Falls, MT to Livingston, MT is about 324 miles (521.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia Falls and Livingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia Falls and Livingston.
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Start on 7th Street West
31 m · 7 sec · 7th Street West
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Turn right onto Nucleus Avenue
784 ft · 34 sec · Nucleus Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Street
1603 ft · 49 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on US 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 2
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Turn right
9.7 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 141
32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141
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Turn sharp right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
1 km · 56 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
45 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right
108.3 mi · 1 hr 49 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 Columbia Falls and Livingston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Highway 141
Keep slight right
108 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia Falls and Partly Sunny then Chance 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 Columbia Falls to Livingston?
The road trip is about 324 miles (521.4 km) and usually takes 05h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Deer Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.3 miles from Columbia Falls and 153.7 miles from Livingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.50 one way or $88.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia Falls and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.
Stop Ideas Near Deer Lodge
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 Deer Lodge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia Falls and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 253.21 mi (407.51 km).
#1 Columbia Falls
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 6,209 |
| Coordinates | 48.3724600, -114.1815200 |
| Altitude | 941 |
| 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: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $44.50 | $88.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $48.36 | $96.72 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $52.00 | $103.99 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $61.86 | $123.72 |
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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