How far is East Missoula, MT from Livingston, MT?

The driving distance from East Missoula, MT to Livingston, MT is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.48 mi
03h 24m
Flight
181.88 mi
292.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.88 mi
Kilometers
292.71 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.48 mi
Kilometers
362.88 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Wed, Jun 3, 6:12 AM MDT
Return by in East Missoula
Wed, Jun 3, 9:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Missoula
2026-06-03T02:47
Arrive Livingston
Wed, Jun 3, 6:12 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Missoula
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Butte
MT

Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States

From East Missoula
112.6 mi
01h 42m
To Livingston
112.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Missoula and Livingston.

  1. 1

    Start on Randles Street

    572 ft · 32 sec · Randles Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Montana 200

    2586 ft · 59 sec · Old Montana 200

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1447 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    113.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    108.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Livingston

    1117 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    2244 ft · 1 min · West Park Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Missoula and Livingston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Montana 200
223 mi · 99%
West Park Street
0.43 mi
I 90 Business
0.21 mi
Randles Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Montana 200

Merge slight left

113 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
181.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butte
01h 42m from East Missoula
Leave By
10:10 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Missoula and Sunny near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Missoula to Livingston?

The road trip is about 225.5 miles (362.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.6 miles from East Missoula and 112.8 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 10:10 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.99 one way or $61.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Missoula and Sunny near Livingston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Missoula and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 181.88 mi (292.71 km).

East Missoula

#1 East Missoula

Census designated place

Population2,157
Coordinates46.8707600, -113.9445500
Altitude995
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: Randles Street (-113.944383, 46.870866)
End: East Park Street (-110.561034, 45.662483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.12 L · about $30.99
Round trip
$61.98
15.92 gal · 60.24 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $30.99 $61.98
Mid-grade $4.23 $33.68 $67.36
Premium $4.55 $36.21 $72.42
Diesel $5.41 $43.08 $86.16

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between East Missoula and Livingston. The current time is 02:47:30.

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.