How far is Livingston, MT from Bozeman, MT?

The driving distance from Livingston, MT to Bozeman, MT is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.85 mi
00h 31m
Flight
23.08 mi
37.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.08 mi
Kilometers
37.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.85 mi
Kilometers
41.6 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bozeman
Sat, Apr 25, 2:58 PM MDT
Return by in Livingston
Sat, Apr 25, 3:29 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-04-25T14:26
Arrive Bozeman
Sat, Apr 25, 2:58 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clyde Park
MT

Town of the United States

From Livingston
12.7 mi
00h 15m
To Bozeman
13.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
45°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Park Street

    2244 ft · 1 min · East Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1169 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Bear Canyon Road

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Moffit Gulch Road

    24 m · 7 sec · Moffit Gulch Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Frontage Road

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Willson Avenue

    40 m · 4 sec · North Willson Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Willson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Park Street
17.8 mi · 69%
Frontage Road
3.55 mi · 14%
East Main Street
1.56 mi · 6%
Bear Canyon Road
0.21 mi · 1%
North Willson Avenue
0.02 mi
Moffit Gulch Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

East Park Street

Merge slight left

17.2 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde Park
00h 15m from Livingston
Leave By
7:26 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Livingston and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Bozeman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livingston to Bozeman?

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clyde Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Livingston and 13.1 miles from Bozeman.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Livingston and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Bozeman.

Stop Ideas Near Clyde Park

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

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

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Livingston, MT

25 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n
BUS

Bozeman, MT

47 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 23.08 mi (37.15 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States

Population7,898
Coordinates45.6624400, -110.5610400
Altitude1372
CountryUnited States
Bozeman

#2 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Population50,970
Coordinates45.6796500, -111.0385600
Altitude1468
CountryUnited States
Start: East Park Street (-110.561034, 45.662483)
End: North Willson Avenue (-111.038724, 45.679648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.54
Round trip
$7.09
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.54 $7.09
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.85 $7.70
Premium $4.55 $4.14 $8.28
Diesel $5.41 $4.92 $9.85

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Livingston and Bozeman. The current time is 14:26:16.

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.