How far is Livingston, MT from Cut Bank, MT?

The driving distance from Livingston, MT to Cut Bank, MT is about 313.4 miles (504.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
313.38 mi
05h 22m
Flight
221.36 mi
356.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.36 mi
Kilometers
356.24 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.38 mi
Kilometers
504.34 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cut Bank
Tue, Jun 2, 8:48 AM MDT
Return by in Livingston
Tue, Jun 2, 2:10 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-06-02T03:25
Arrive Cut Bank
Tue, Jun 2, 8:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:16 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Cascade
MT

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

From Livingston
156.5 mi
02h 41m
To Cut Bank
156.9 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
50°F
Tuesday

Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
22 to 25 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Cut Bank.

  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

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Highway 287

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Great Falls

    1958 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    169.3 mi · 2 hr 42 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 BUS, US 2: Shelby, Cut Bank

    1641 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Roosevelt Highway

    22.6 mi · 26 min · West Roosevelt Highway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
169 mi · 54%
Highway 287
62.2 mi · 20%
East Park Street
56 mi · 18%
West Roosevelt Highway
22.6 mi · 7%
I 15 North
0.37 mi
I 15 BUS
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

169 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.1 mi
221.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
02h 41m from Livingston
Leave By
6:16 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Livingston and Light Rain near Cut Bank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livingston to Cut Bank?

The road trip is about 313.4 miles (504.3 km) and usually takes 05h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.5 miles from Livingston and 156.9 miles from Cut Bank.

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

The direct path is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.1 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.06 one way or $86.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Livingston and Light Rain near Cut Bank.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Cut Bank. Straight-line distance: 221.36 mi (356.24 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

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

Population7,898
Coordinates45.6624400, -110.5610400
Altitude1372
CountryUnited States
Cut Bank

#2 Cut Bank

City in Glacier County, Montana, United States

Population3,019
Coordinates48.6330400, -112.3261600
Altitude1151
CountryUnited States
Start: Livingston (-110.56104, 45.66244)
End: Cut Bank (-112.32616, 48.63304)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.06 gal
41.86 L · about $43.06
Round trip
$86.11
22.12 gal · 83.72 L
Estimated CO2
98.3 kg one way
Round trip: 196.6 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $43.06 $86.11
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.79 $93.59
Premium $4.55 $50.31 $100.62
Diesel $5.41 $59.86 $119.71

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Livingston and Cut Bank. The current time is 03:25:51.

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.