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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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 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City 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 Malta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Malta.
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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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Turn straight onto Truck Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
1629 ft · 37 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1946 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Northeast Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 87
29.1 mi · 31 min · US Highway 87
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Turn left
21.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
90.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center
Lewistown City Water Clerk
Lewistown Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewistown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Malta. Straight-line distance: 225.25 mi (362.51 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 Malta
City in Montana, US
| Population | 1,843 |
| Coordinates | 48.3597200, -107.8742800 |
| Altitude | 687 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malta (-107.87428, 48.35972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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