How far is Livingston, MT from Three Forks, MT?
The driving distance from Livingston, MT to Three Forks, MT is about 162.8 miles (262 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livingston and Three Forks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Three Forks.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North: White Sulphur Springs
1329 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
56.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
71.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the ramp straight
38 m · 3 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
91 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
557 ft · 7 sec
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Tiger Butte Road
1880 ft · 1 min · Tiger Butte Road
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Keep slight right to continue on McCoy Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · McCoy Road
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Continue on McCoy Road
3.1 mi · 12 min · McCoy Road
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Continue on McCoy Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · McCoy Road
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Turn slight left onto Century School Road
3.9 mi · 15 min · Century School Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cottonwood Coulee Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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Continue on Cottonwood Coulee Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cottonwood Coulee Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston and Three Forks.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
71.3 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Livingston and Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny near Three Forks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livingston to Three Forks?
The road trip is about 162.8 miles (262 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
White Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Livingston and 81.5 miles from Three Forks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.38 one way or $44.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Livingston and Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny near Three Forks.
Stop Ideas Near White Sulphur Springs
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 White Sulphur Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Three Forks. Straight-line distance: 114.67 mi (184.55 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 Three Forks
City in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2,043 |
| Coordinates | 47.2816300, -111.0902400 |
| Altitude | 1208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Three Forks (-111.09024, 47.28163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $22.38 | $44.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $24.33 | $48.66 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $26.16 | $52.31 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $31.12 | $62.24 |
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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