How far is Livingston, MT from West Yellowstone, MT?
The driving distance from Livingston, MT to West Yellowstone, MT is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74 miles (119.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livingston and West Yellowstone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and West Yellowstone.
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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
23.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 205
1505 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto North 7th Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Huffine Lane
5.3 mi · 8 min · Huffine Lane
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Turn left onto Gallatin Road
81.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Gallatin Road
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Continue on North Canyon Street
917 ft · 32 sec · North Canyon Street
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Turn right onto Firehole Avenue
1182 ft · 46 sec · Firehole Avenue
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Turn left onto Electric Street
12 m · 2 sec · Electric Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Electric Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston and West Yellowstone.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Gallatin Road
Turn left onto Gallatin Road
81.5 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Livingston and Areas Of Fog near West Yellowstone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livingston to West Yellowstone?
The road trip is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Big Sky is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Livingston and 58.4 miles from West Yellowstone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74 miles (119.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 1:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.04 one way or $32.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Livingston and Areas Of Fog near West Yellowstone.
Stop Ideas Near Big Sky
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 Big Sky.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and West Yellowstone. Straight-line distance: 74.01 mi (119.1 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 West Yellowstone
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,372 |
| Coordinates | 44.6621500, -111.1041100 |
| Altitude | 2031 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Yellowstone (-111.10411, 44.66215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $17.43 | $34.86 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $22.30 | $44.59 |
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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