How far is Livingston, MT from Malta, MT?

The driving distance from Livingston, MT to Malta, MT is about 279.7 miles (450.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
279.7 mi
06h 10m
Flight
225.25 mi
362.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.25 mi
Kilometers
362.51 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.7 mi
Kilometers
450.13 km
Drive Time
06h 10m

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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 06h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malta
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM MDT
Return by in Livingston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-04-23T02:12
Arrive Malta
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 1:41 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lewistown
MT

City in Montana, United States

From Livingston
139.7 mi
03h 05m
To Malta
140 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 mph WNW
Destination
44°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
29 to 36 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Park Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · East Park Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    713 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    27.2 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191, I 90 Business: Big Timber, Harlowton

    1486 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    895 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on East 1st Avenue

    43.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · East 1st Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest

    1 km · 58 sec · 2nd Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on 3rd Street Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn left

    39.2 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Truck Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    1629 ft · 37 sec · 1st Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1946 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 87

    29.1 mi · 31 min · US Highway 87

  18. 18

    Turn left

    21.5 mi · 32 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    90.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87
120 mi · 43%
East 1st Avenue
43.9 mi · 16%
East Park Street
33 mi · 12%
Truck Bypass
2.61 mi · 1%
Northeast Main Street
1.07 mi
3rd Street Northeast
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 87

Continue straight

90.8 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.5 mi
225.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewistown
03h 05m from Livingston
Leave By
11:38 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Livingston and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Malta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.7 miles (450.1 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lewistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Livingston and 140 miles from Malta.

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

The direct path is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.42 one way or $76.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Livingston and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Malta.

Stop Ideas Near Lewistown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lewistown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.1 mi away

Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center

Lewistown , MT
800 Casino Creek Dr, Lewistown, MT 59457
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Mental health service,Nursing home,Public health department
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.9 mi away

Lewistown City Water Clerk

Lewistown , MT
305 W Watson St, Lewistown, MT 59457
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Lewistown Civic Center
Nearby stop 3 mi away

Lewistown Civic Center

Lewistown , MT
309 5th Ave S, Lewistown, MT 59457
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews Civic center,Archery range,Auditorium,Shooting range,Sports club,Volleyball court

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewistown.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Malta. Straight-line distance: 225.25 mi (362.51 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

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

Population7,898
Coordinates45.6624400, -110.5610400
Altitude1372
CountryUnited States
Malta

#2 Malta

City in Montana, US

Population1,843
Coordinates48.3597200, -107.8742800
Altitude687
CountryUnited States
Start: Livingston (-110.56104, 45.66244)
End: Malta (-107.87428, 48.35972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.36 L · about $38.42
Round trip
$76.85
19.74 gal · 74.72 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.42 $76.85
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.76 $83.52
Premium $4.55 $44.90 $89.80
Diesel $5.41 $53.42 $106.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Livingston and Malta. The current time is 02:12:02.

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.