How far is Livingston, MT from Baker, MT?
The driving distance from Livingston, MT to Baker, MT is about 338.3 miles (544.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 305 miles (490.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livingston and Baker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Baker.
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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
113 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
140.4 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Miles City, Baker
1347 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
75.8 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Turn right onto 6th Street West
100 m · 15 sec · 6th Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston and Baker.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
140 mi · 02h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Livingston and Mostly Sunny near Baker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livingston to Baker?
The road trip is about 338.3 miles (544.5 km) and usually takes 06h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hysham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.8 miles from Livingston and 169.6 miles from Baker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 305 miles (490.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.48 one way or $92.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livingston and Mostly Sunny near Baker.
Stop Ideas Near Hysham
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 Hysham.
Miles City, MT
Billings, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Baker. Straight-line distance: 304.99 mi (490.83 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 Baker
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 1,897 |
| Coordinates | 46.3669500, -104.2846600 |
| Altitude | 895 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baker (-104.28466, 46.36695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 545 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $46.48 | $92.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $50.52 | $101.04 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $54.32 | $108.63 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $64.62 | $129.24 |
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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