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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
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.
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Start on East Park Street
2244 ft · 1 min · East Park Street
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp right
1169 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bear Canyon Road
1134 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Moffit Gulch Road
24 m · 7 sec · Moffit Gulch Road
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Turn left onto Frontage Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Frontage Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
40 m · 4 sec · North Willson Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clyde Park.
Livingston, MT
Bozeman, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 23.08 mi (37.15 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 Bozeman
Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
| Population | 50,970 |
| Coordinates | 45.6796500, -111.0385600 |
| Altitude | 1468 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Willson Avenue (-111.038724, 45.679648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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