How far is Livingston, MT from Sun Prairie, MT?
The driving distance from Livingston, MT to Sun Prairie, MT is about 217 miles (349.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.7 miles (220 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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 Sun Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Sun Prairie.
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Start on East Park Street
2244 ft · 1 min · East Park Street
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp right
1169 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
55.3 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 287
62.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Great Falls
1958 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
93.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
877 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto North Manchester Road
1144 ft · 27 sec · North Manchester Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vaughn South Frontage Road
2437 ft · 55 sec · Vaughn South Frontage Road
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Turn left onto South Manchester Road
2802 ft · 2 min · South Manchester Road
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Turn right onto Manchester Lane
1.5 km · 4 min · Manchester Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Manchester Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston and Sun Prairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
93.6 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Livingston and Sunny near Sun Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livingston to Sun Prairie?
The road trip is about 217 miles (349.3 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Helena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.3 miles from Livingston and 108.7 miles from Sun Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.7 miles (220 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.3 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.42 one way or $68.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livingston and Sunny near Sun Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near East Helena
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 East Helena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Sun Prairie. Straight-line distance: 136.68 mi (219.97 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 Sun Prairie
Situated in Cascade County at an elevation of 3,340 feet, this central Montana community lies northwest of Great Falls along the Sun River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5369000, -111.4813600 |
| Altitude | 1018 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun Prairie (-111.48136, 47.5369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $4.49 | $34.42 | $68.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $36.96 | $73.92 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $39.78 | $79.56 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $46.80 | $93.61 |
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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