How far is Livingston, MT from Clancy, MT?

The driving distance from Livingston, MT to Clancy, MT is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.3 mi
02h 20m
Flight
88 mi
141.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88 mi
Kilometers
141.63 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.3 mi
Kilometers
204.87 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clancy
Sat, Apr 18, 11:10 AM MDT
Return by in Livingston
Sat, Apr 18, 1:30 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-04-18T08:50
Arrive Clancy
Sat, Apr 18, 11:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Three Forks
MT

City in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

From Livingston
63.6 mi
01h 10m
To Clancy
63.8 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.3 mi · 56 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 287

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Highway 287

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Montana Route 518

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Montana Route 518

  8. 8

    Continue on Montana Highway 518

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Montana Highway 518

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward Butte

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Clancy

    1208 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Railroad Way

    1597 ft · 44 sec · Railroad Way

  13. 13

    Continue on East Clancy Street

    634 ft · 20 sec · East Clancy Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    45 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 287
58.1 mi · 46%
East Park Street
56 mi · 44%
Butte
5.61 mi · 4%
Montana Highway 518
3.33 mi · 3%
Montana Route 518
1.2 mi · 1%
Railroad Way
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 287

Turn right onto Highway 287

58.1 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Forks
01h 10m from Livingston
Leave By
1:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Livingston and Sunny near Clancy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 63.6 miles from Livingston and 63.8 miles from Clancy.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 1:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.48 one way or $34.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livingston and Sunny near Clancy.

Stop Ideas Near Three Forks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Three Forks, 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 Three Forks.

BUS

Bozeman, MT

32 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane
BUS

Butte, MT

76 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Livingston, MT

82 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Clancy. Straight-line distance: 88 mi (141.63 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

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

Population7,898
Coordinates45.6624400, -110.5610400
Altitude1372
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clancy

Census designated place

Population1,661
Coordinates46.4652100, -111.9863800
Altitude1293
CountryUnited States
Start: Livingston (-110.56104, 45.66244)
End: Clancy (-111.98638, 46.46521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
17 L · about $17.48
Round trip
$34.96
8.98 gal · 34 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.48 $34.96
Mid-grade $4.23 $19.00 $37.99
Premium $4.55 $20.43 $40.85
Diesel $5.41 $24.30 $48.60

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Livingston and Clancy. The current time is 08:50:22.

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.