How far is Lewistown, MT from Livingston, MT?

Fastest route

The route from Lewistown, Montana 59457 to Livingston, Montana 59047 is approximately 136 miles and takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes via US-191 S.

Directions

  1. Head northwest on 6th Ave S toward W Janeaux St.
  2. Follow US-191 S and I-90 W to N Main St in Livingston.
  3. Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto US-191 S/US-87 N/W Main St.
  4. Continue to follow US-191 S/US-87 N. Pass by Subway (on the right in 0.7 mi).
  5. Turn left onto US-191 S/H Ave NW. Continue to follow US-191 S.
  6. Turn left to stay on US-191 S.
  7. Turn right to merge onto I-90 W/US-191 S toward Butte. Take exit 337 for I-90 BUS toward Livingston.

Tips & Suggestions

  • πŸš— Make sure to head northwest on 6th Ave S at the beginning of your journey.
  • πŸ›£οΈ Follow US-191 S and I-90 W until you reach N Main St in Livingston.
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Turn left onto US-191 S/US-87 N/W Main St and continue on US-191 S/US-87 N.
  • πŸ” If you pass by Subway on your right in about 0.7 mi, you're on the right track.
  • πŸ”„ Stay on US-191 S and turn left to stay on it.
  • 🚦 Merge onto I-90 W/US-191 S and take exit 337 for I-90 BUS toward Livingston.
  • πŸ“ You will reach Livingston, Montana 59047, your destination.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.19 mi
02h 25m
Flight
110.79 mi
178.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.79 mi
Kilometers
178.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.19 mi
Kilometers
219.18 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Wed, Apr 22, 8:17 PM MDT
Return by in Lewistown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:43 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewistown
2026-04-22T17:52
Arrive Livingston
Wed, Apr 22, 8:17 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewistown
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
Harlowton
MT

City in Montana

From Lewistown
68 mi
01h 12m
To Livingston
68.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71Β°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
66Β°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 26 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Avenue South

    121 m Β· 23 sec Β· 6th Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km Β· 2 min Β· West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 87

    1.5 mi Β· 2 min Β· US Highway 87

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 87

    14.7 mi Β· 16 min Β· US Highway 87

  5. 5

    Turn left

    39.2 mi Β· 43 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    148 m Β· 8 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi Β· 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto H Avenue Northwest

    44.4 mi Β· 1 hr 7 min Β· H Avenue Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Big Timber Loop Road

    1.2 km Β· 1 min Β· Big Timber Loop Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    123 m Β· 9 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1925 ft Β· 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    27.1 mi Β· 25 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi Β· 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Livingston

    1018 ft Β· 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3.3 mi Β· 6 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m Β· 1 sec Β· East Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewistown 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
H Avenue Northwest
44.4 mi Β· 33%
Big Timber Loop Road
30.6 mi Β· 22%
US Highway 87
17.5 mi Β· 13%
West Main Street
0.83 mi Β· 1%
I 90 Business
0.19 mi
6th Avenue South
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

H Avenue Northwest

Turn left onto H Avenue Northwest

44.4 mi Β· 01h 07m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
110.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harlowton
01h 12m from Lewistown
Leave By
1:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lewistown 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 Lewistown to Livingston?

The road trip is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Harlowton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Lewistown and 68.2 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.73 one way or $37.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lewistown and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Harlowton

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

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

BUS

Livingston, MT

101 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewistown and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 110.79 mi (178.3 km).

Lewistown

#1 Lewistown

City in Montana, United States

Population5,905
Coordinates47.0624700, -109.4282400
Altitude1203
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: 6th Avenue South (-109.428026, 47.06261)
End: East Park Street (-110.561034, 45.662483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.19 L Β· about $18.73
Round trip
$37.45
9.62 gal Β· 36.38 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.73 $37.45
Mid-grade $4.23 $20.35 $40.70
Premium $4.55 $21.88 $43.76
Diesel $5.41 $26.03 $52.06

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 Β· Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewistown and Livingston. The current time is 17:52:24.

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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.