How far is Livingston, MT from Hamilton, MT?
The driving distance from Livingston, MT to Hamilton, MT is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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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 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livingston and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Hamilton.
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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
111 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
10.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 1: Anaconda, Opportunity, Phillipsburg
1 km · 58 sec
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Continue on Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Continue on East Commercial Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Commercial Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Park Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
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Continue on Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
21.3 mi · 32 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Turn left onto Skalkaho Road
21 mi · 34 min · Skalkaho Road
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Continue on Skalkaho Highway
33.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Skalkaho Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1199 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston and Hamilton.
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
111 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Livingston and Sunny near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livingston to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Livingston and 107.1 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 7:50 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.35 one way or $58.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livingston and Sunny near Hamilton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 177.53 mi (285.71 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 Hamilton
City in Ravalli County, Montana, United States
| Population | 5,056 |
| Coordinates | 46.2468700, -114.1603700 |
| Altitude | 1088 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton (-114.16037, 46.24687)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $29.35 | $58.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $31.90 | $63.80 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $34.30 | $68.60 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $40.81 | $81.61 |
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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