How far is Livingston, MT from Lakeside, MT?
The driving distance from Livingston, MT to Lakeside, MT is about 333.3 miles (536.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.7 miles (382.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livingston and Lakeside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Lakeside.
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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
121.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell
97.4 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston and Lakeside.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
122 mi · 01h 57m
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 Widespread Frost then Sunny near Lakeside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livingston to Lakeside?
The road trip is about 333.3 miles (536.4 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Dutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166 miles from Livingston and 167.3 miles from Lakeside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.7 miles (382.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.6 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 5:14 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.85 one way or $105.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livingston and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Lakeside.
Stop Ideas Near Dutton
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 Dutton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Lakeside. Straight-line distance: 237.64 mi (382.45 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 Lakeside
Located along the western edge of Flathead Lake in Flathead County, this community rests at an elevation of 2,910 feet within the larger Flathead Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.0193900, -114.2245700 |
| Altitude | 887 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside (-114.22457, 48.01939)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 536 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $4.49 | $52.85 | $105.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $56.74 | $113.48 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $61.07 | $122.14 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $71.85 | $143.71 |
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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