How far is Livingston, MT from Butte, MT?
The driving distance from Livingston, MT to Butte, MT is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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 54m.
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 Gallatin 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 Butte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Butte.
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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
106 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Montana Street
1321 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto South Montana Street
2889 ft · 57 sec · South Montana Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1173 ft · 38 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1088 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Iron Street
21 m · 3 sec · West Iron Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Iron Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston and Butte.
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
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 46m
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 Butte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livingston to Butte?
The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Three Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55 miles from Livingston and 55.2 miles from Butte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.14 one way or $30.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livingston and Sunny near Butte.
Stop Ideas Near Three Forks
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 Three Forks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Butte. Straight-line distance: 97.9 mi (157.55 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 Butte
Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States
| Population | 34,190 |
| Coordinates | 46.0038200, -112.5347400 |
| Altitude | 1688 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butte (-112.53474, 46.00382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.14 | $30.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $16.46 | $32.92 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $17.70 | $35.39 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $21.05 | $42.11 |
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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