How far is Malta, MT from Livingston, MT?
The driving distance from Malta, MT to Livingston, MT is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malta and Livingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malta and Livingston.
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Start on Central Avenue South
90.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Central Avenue South
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Continue straight
21.5 mi · 32 min
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Turn right
30.6 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1629 ft · 30 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on Truck Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass
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Continue on US Highway 87
14.7 mi · 16 min · US Highway 87
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Turn left
39.2 mi · 43 min
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Turn right
148 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto H Avenue Northwest
44.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · H Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Big Timber Loop Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Big Timber Loop Road
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Turn left
123 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right
27.1 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Livingston
1018 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Malta and Livingston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Central Avenue South
Start on Central Avenue South
90.8 mi · 02h 15m
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 Rain Showers leaving Malta and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Malta to Livingston?
The road trip is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Lewistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Malta and 130.1 miles from Livingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 7:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.06 one way or $74.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Malta and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.
Stop Ideas Near Lewistown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center
Lewistown City Water Clerk
Lewistown Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewistown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malta and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 225.25 mi (362.51 km).
#1 Malta
City in Montana, US
| Population | 1,843 |
| Coordinates | 48.3597200, -107.8742800 |
| Altitude | 687 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East Park Street (-110.561034, 45.662483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $37.06 | $74.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $40.28 | $80.56 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $43.31 | $86.61 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $51.52 | $103.04 |
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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