How far is Livingston, MT from Plentywood, MT?

The driving distance from Livingston, MT to Plentywood, MT is about 470.3 miles (756.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 354.1 miles (569.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 29m 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
470.33 mi
08h 14m
Flight
354.06 mi
569.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
354.06 mi
Kilometers
569.81 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
470.33 mi
Kilometers
756.92 km
Drive Time
08h 14m

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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 08h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plentywood
Sun, May 31, 2:17 PM MDT
Return by in Livingston
Sun, May 31, 10:31 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-05-31T06:02
Arrive Plentywood
Sun, May 31, 2:17 PM MDT
Route Timing
08h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:15 PM to 3:45 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
7:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forsyth
MT

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Livingston
234.8 mi
04h 07m
To Plentywood
235.6 mi
04h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark

    212.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 16: Glendive, Sidney

    1422 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    49 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · South Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Holly Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Holly Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 16

    35.6 mi · 40 min · State Highway 16

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    1729 ft · 25 sec · Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 6th Street East

    113 m · 18 sec · 6th Street East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue East

    727 ft · 9 sec · 1st Avenue East

  16. 16

    Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

    46.1 mi · 52 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on East 1st Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    64 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
212 mi · 45%
East Park Street
122 mi · 26%
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
46.1 mi · 10%
State Highway 16
35.6 mi · 8%
South Central Avenue
2.58 mi · 1%
West Holly Street
1.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark

212 mi · 03h 33m

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
08h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+116.2 mi
354.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
04h 07m from Livingston
Leave By
7:30 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Livingston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Plentywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 470.3 miles (756.9 km) and usually takes 08h 14m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 234.8 miles from Livingston and 235.6 miles from Plentywood.

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

The direct path is about 354.1 miles (569.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.2 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 $64.62 one way or $129.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Livingston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Plentywood.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, 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 Forsyth.

BUS

Miles City, MT

66 mi away
1019 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Plentywood. Straight-line distance: 354.06 mi (569.81 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

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

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

#2 Plentywood

City in Sheridan County, Montana, United States

Population1,712
Coordinates48.7747500, -104.5624600
Altitude624
CountryUnited States
Start: Livingston (-110.56104, 45.66244)
End: Plentywood (-104.56246, 48.77475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 757 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.6 gal
62.82 L · about $64.62
Round trip
$129.25
33.2 gal · 125.64 L
Estimated CO2
147.5 kg one way
Round trip: 295 kg / 650 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $64.62 $129.25
Mid-grade $4.23 $70.23 $140.47
Premium $4.55 $75.51 $151.03
Diesel $5.41 $89.84 $179.68

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Livingston and Plentywood. The current time is 06:02:35.

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.