How far is Pinesdale, MT from Livingston, MT?

The driving distance from Pinesdale, MT to Livingston, MT is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.74 mi
04h 24m
Flight
181.4 mi
291.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.4 mi
Kilometers
291.94 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.74 mi
Kilometers
440.55 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Wed, May 13, 12:25 AM MDT
Return by in Pinesdale
Wed, May 13, 4:50 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinesdale
2026-05-12T20:01
Arrive Livingston
Wed, May 13, 12:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinesdale
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Deer Lodge
MT

City in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States

From Pinesdale
135.8 mi
02h 12m
To Livingston
137.9 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pinesdale and Livingston.

  1. 1

    Start on 18th Street

    114 m · 18 sec · 18th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bowman Road

    1998 ft · 57 sec · Bowman Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sheafman Creek Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Sheafman Creek Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sheafman Creek Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Sheafman Creek Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheafman Creek Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Sheafman Creek Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    36.4 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Brooks Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Higgins Avenue

    109 m · 16 sec · South Higgins Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 6th Street East

    2051 ft · 36 sec · South 6th Street East

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Arthur Avenue

    906 ft · 14 sec · Arthur Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Madison Street

    1226 ft · 16 sec · Madison Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1249 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    133 m · 6 sec · Van Buren Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

    115.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    108.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Livingston

    1117 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    2244 ft · 1 min · West Park Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
223 mi · 82%
Sheafman Creek Road
4.06 mi · 1%
Brooks Street
3.29 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.47 mi
West Park Street
0.43 mi
South 6th Street East
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

115 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.3 mi
181.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Lodge
02h 12m from Pinesdale
Leave By
8:12 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pinesdale and Sunny near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pinesdale to Livingston?

The road trip is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Deer Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Pinesdale and 137.9 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.3 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 8:12 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.61 one way or $75.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pinesdale and Sunny near Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Lodge

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

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

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Butte, MT

47 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
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Missoula, MT

112 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinesdale and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 181.4 mi (291.94 km).

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#1 Pinesdale

Town of the United States

Population1,038
Coordinates46.3293700, -114.2167600
Altitude1210
CountryUnited States
Livingston

#2 Livingston

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

Population7,898
Coordinates45.6624400, -110.5610400
Altitude1372
CountryUnited States
Start: 18th Street (-114.21676, 46.329358)
End: East Park Street (-110.561034, 45.662483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.57 L · about $37.61
Round trip
$75.21
19.32 gal · 73.14 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $37.61 $75.21
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.87 $81.74
Premium $4.55 $43.94 $87.89
Diesel $5.41 $52.28 $104.56

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinesdale and Livingston. The current time is 20:01:34.

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.