How far is Livingston, MT from Absarokee, MT?
The driving distance from Livingston, MT to Absarokee, MT is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livingston and Absarokee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Absarokee.
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Start on East Park Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · East Park Street
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Take the ramp straight
713 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
68.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 78: Columbus
1672 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pike Avenue
1140 ft · 44 sec · East Pike Avenue
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Turn left onto Pratten Street
675 ft · 23 sec · Pratten Street
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Continue on State Highway 78
13.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on North Woodard Avenue
1045 ft · 40 sec · North Woodard Avenue
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Turn right onto West Grove Street
35 m · 3 sec · West Grove Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Grove Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston and Absarokee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Park Street
Continue straight
68.4 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Livingston and Sunny near Absarokee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livingston to Absarokee?
The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Big Timber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Livingston and 44.7 miles from Absarokee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 3:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livingston and Sunny near Absarokee.
Stop Ideas Near Big Timber
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 Big Timber.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Absarokee. Straight-line distance: 54.94 mi (88.42 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Absarokee
Town in Montana
| Population | 1,150 |
| Coordinates | 45.5205000, -109.4429400 |
| Altitude | 1231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Absarokee (-109.44294, 45.5205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.26 | $24.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
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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