How far is Livingston, MT from Chinook, MT?
The driving distance from Livingston, MT to Chinook, MT is about 345.4 miles (555.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m 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 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livingston and Chinook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Chinook.
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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
55.3 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 287
62.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Great Falls
1958 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
87.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Avenue West
1.2 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest
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Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast
2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Old Havre Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway
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Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast
107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min · 15th Street Northeast
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
20.8 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Indiana Street
1775 ft · 1 min · Indiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston and Chinook.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
15th Street Northeast
Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast
107 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livingston and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Chinook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livingston to Chinook?
The road trip is about 345.4 miles (555.9 km) and usually takes 06h 12m 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?
Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.5 miles from Livingston and 173 miles from Chinook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.7 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 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 $47.46 one way or $94.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Livingston and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Chinook.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Chinook. Straight-line distance: 211.71 mi (340.71 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 Chinook
City in Montana
| Population | 1,230 |
| Coordinates | 48.5900000, -109.2312800 |
| Altitude | 740 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chinook (-109.23128, 48.59)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 556 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $47.46 | $94.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $51.58 | $103.15 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $55.45 | $110.90 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $65.97 | $131.94 |
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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