How far is Livingston, MT from Manhattan, MT?

The driving distance from Livingston, MT to Manhattan, MT is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.17 mi
00h 49m
Flight
39.53 mi
63.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.53 mi
Kilometers
63.62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.17 mi
Kilometers
72.7 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manhattan
Mon, May 4, 1:54 PM MDT
Return by in Livingston
Mon, May 4, 2:43 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-05-04T13:04
Arrive Manhattan
Mon, May 4, 1:54 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Bozeman
MT

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

From Livingston
22.6 mi
00h 24m
To Manhattan
22.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph ENE
Destination
57°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Park Street

    2244 ft · 1 min · East Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1169 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    41.5 mi · 43 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 288, MT 346: Manhattan

    1327 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Churchill Road

    900 ft · 15 sec · Churchill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Broadway Street South

    1659 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Street South

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street South

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Park Street
42.1 mi · 93%
Broadway Street South
0.31 mi · 1%
MT 288
0.25 mi · 1%
Churchill Road
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

East Park Street

Merge slight left

41.5 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bozeman
00h 24m from Livingston
Leave By
4:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Livingston and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Manhattan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Bozeman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Livingston and 22.6 miles from Manhattan.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Livingston and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Manhattan.

Stop Ideas Near Bozeman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bozeman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Bozeman, MT

15 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane
BUS

Livingston, MT

38 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 39.53 mi (63.62 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

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

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

#2 Manhattan

Town in Montana

Population1,917
Coordinates45.8566000, -111.3324600
Altitude1294
CountryUnited States
Start: Livingston (-110.56104, 45.66244)
End: Manhattan (-111.33246, 45.8566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.38
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.19 $12.38
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.73 $13.45
Premium $4.55 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.41 $8.61 $17.21

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Livingston and Manhattan. The current time is 13:04:35.

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.