How far is Livingston, MT from Lewistown, MT?
The driving distance from Livingston, MT to Lewistown, MT is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livingston and Lewistown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Lewistown.
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Start on East Park Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · East Park Street
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Take the ramp straight
713 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
27.2 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 191, I 90 Business: Big Timber, Harlowton
1486 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
895 ft · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East 1st Avenue
43.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · East 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
1 km · 58 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
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Continue on 3rd Street Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street Northeast
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Turn left
39.2 mi · 43 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue on US Highway 87
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 87
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue South
121 m · 17 sec · 6th Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston and Lewistown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East 1st Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on East 1st Avenue
43.9 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Livingston and Sunny near Lewistown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livingston to Lewistown?
The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Harlowton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from Livingston and 68.2 miles from Lewistown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 1:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.73 one way or $37.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livingston and Sunny near Lewistown.
Stop Ideas Near Harlowton
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 Harlowton.
Livingston, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Lewistown. Straight-line distance: 110.79 mi (178.3 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 Lewistown
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 5,905 |
| Coordinates | 47.0624700, -109.4282400 |
| Altitude | 1203 |
| Country | United States |
End: 6th Avenue South (-109.428026, 47.06261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.73 | $37.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $20.35 | $40.70 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $21.88 | $43.76 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
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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