How far is Livingston, MT from Thompson Falls, MT?

The driving distance from Livingston, MT to Thompson Falls, MT is about 328.1 miles (528 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263 miles (423.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
328.07 mi
06h 04m
Flight
263 mi
423.26 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263 mi
Kilometers
423.26 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.07 mi
Kilometers
527.98 km
Drive Time
06h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thompson Falls
Thu, May 14, 3:01 AM MDT
Return by in Livingston
Thu, May 14, 9:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-05-13T20:57
Arrive Thompson Falls
Thu, May 14, 3:01 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:04 PM to 1:34 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
11:52 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
Dutton
MT

Town of the United States

From Livingston
163.7 mi
03h 02m
To Thompson Falls
164.3 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Thompson Falls.

  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

    111 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula

    121.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell

    27.2 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    154 m · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    40 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Preston Avenue

    130 m · 23 sec · East Preston Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Woodland Street

    143 m · 21 sec · Woodland Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodland Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
122 mi · 37%
East Park Street
112 mi · 34%
US 93 North
27.4 mi · 8%
Woodland Street
0.09 mi
East Preston Avenue
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula

122 mi · 01h 57m

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 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.1 mi
263 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dutton
03h 02m from Livingston
Leave By
11:52 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Livingston and Mostly Sunny near Thompson Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Livingston to Thompson Falls?

The road trip is about 328.1 miles (528 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?

Dutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.7 miles from Livingston and 164.3 miles from Thompson Falls.

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

The direct path is about 263 miles (423.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 $45.08 one way or $90.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Livingston and Mostly Sunny near Thompson Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Dutton

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

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

BUS

Butte, MT

74 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Missoula, MT

87 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Thompson Falls. Straight-line distance: 263 mi (423.26 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

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

Population7,898
Coordinates45.6624400, -110.5610400
Altitude1372
CountryUnited States
Thompson Falls

#2 Thompson Falls

Town in Montana, United States

Population1,432
Coordinates47.5948900, -115.3383400
Altitude779
CountryUnited States
Start: Livingston (-110.56104, 45.66244)
End: Thompson Falls (-115.33834, 47.59489)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 528 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.58 gal
43.82 L · about $45.08
Round trip
$90.16
23.16 gal · 87.64 L
Estimated CO2
102.9 kg one way
Round trip: 205.8 kg / 454 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $45.08 $90.16
Mid-grade $4.23 $48.99 $97.99
Premium $4.55 $52.68 $105.35
Diesel $5.41 $62.67 $125.34

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Livingston and Thompson Falls. The current time is 20:57:54.

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.